SAMRO has opened applications for the 2027 Music Creation Support Fund, offering grants of up to R25,000 to 120 eligible Full and Associate Members.
Featured
DMPA Welcomes Zanda Zakuza to Its Neighbouring Rights Roster
Award-winning South African singer, songwriter and performer Zanda Zakuza joins Downtown Music Publishing Africa’s expanding Neighbouring Rights roster.
Royalties Earned vs Royalties Paid: Why Closing the Gap Starts with Better Music Data
Millions in music royalties remain unmatched every year—not because the money doesn’t exist, but because the data behind the songs isn’t complete. Here’s why metadata, ownership information and publishing administration matter more than ever for African creators.
Downtown Music Publishing Africa Clients Receive Multiple SAMA32 Nominations
Downtown Music Publishing Africa celebrates clients recognised across multiple South African Music Awards categories, including hip hop, remix, Afro pop, R&B/Soul, pop, Maskandi and faith music.
Downtown Music Publishing Clients Recognised at the 2026 Basadi in Music Awards
Downtown Music Publishing Africa celebrates its clients nominated at the 2026 Basadi in Music Awards, honouring women shaping African music.
Introducing Neighbouring Rights Administration at Downtown Music Publishing Africa
Downtown Music Publishing Africa introduces Neighbouring Rights Administration to support eligible performers and recording rights holders with registration, repertoire management, claims support, and clearer royalty reporting.
Downtown Music Publishing Africa Partners With Labelheaded
Downtown Music Publishing Africa has entered a new publishing administration partnership with Labelheaded, with sister company FUGA supporting distribution and marketing services.
SAMRO Invites Members to The State of Your Music Service Weeks
SAMRO’s The State of Your Music: Service Weeks will run from 25 May to 5 June 2026 in Braamfontein, offering walk-in support for members on works notifications, royalties, catalogue management, compliance and more.
Easter Office Break: DMPA Holiday Closure Notice
Our office will pause from 3–6 April and reopen on 7 April. Plan around the Easter break with key dates in one place.
