Music Industry Resources
A practical directory of music-rights organizations, public institutions, professional associations, artist-platform resources and international market information.
Find the right organization. Verify the requirements. Take the next step.
Start with what you need
Collect music royalties
Identify whether you need information on songwriting, music publishing, or rights in recorded performances and masters.
Publishing & Royalties →Release and sell music
Set up distributor and artist profiles, identify recordings, and understand direct-to-fan sales.
Digital Sales →Find grants and programs
Research eligibility and deadlines using official sources; never assume an opportunity is currently open.
Grants & Opportunities →Jamaican music and cultural organizations
JACAP
Jamaica Association of Composers, Authors and Publishers: collective management, licensing and royalties for eligible music creators and publishers.
Official JACAP website ↗Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO)
Copyright law, intellectual property guidance and information about local rights-management organizations.
Official JIPO website ↗Jamaica Music Society (JAMMS)
Jamaican collective-management organization associated with rights in recorded music; verify current membership and royalty arrangements through official JIPO information.
JIPO collective-management brochure ↗Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC)
National cultural and performing-arts programs, competitions, and cultural events. Confirm the current entry and application rules.
Official JCDC website ↗JAMPRO
Jamaican trade and investment agency with information relevant to creative-sector business and export development. Not every program is a grant.
Official JAMPRO website ↗Jamaica Copyright Licensing Agency (JAMCOPY)
Collective management for certain literary, visual and other works, useful for creators working beyond music recordings.
Official JIPO directory ↗Canadian industry and rights resources
SOCAN
Music-rights administration for eligible songwriters, composers and music publishers, including performance and some reproduction rights.
Official SOCAN website ↗Re:Sound
Canadian recorded-music performance rights administration for eligible performers and record companies, distinct from songwriter rights.
Official Re:Sound website ↗Copyright Board of Canada
Learn about collective societies and Canada’s music copyright licensing framework.
Official collective societies directory ↗FACTOR
Canadian music-sector programs for eligible artists and companies. Funding streams, eligibility and deadlines differ.
Official FACTOR website ↗Musicaction
Canadian music-industry financial support, particularly for eligible French-language music projects and applicants.
Official Musicaction website ↗Canadian Independent Music Association (CIMA)
Industry association and business/export resources for Canada’s independent music sector.
Official CIMA website ↗U.S. rights organizations and resources
ASCAP
U.S. performing-rights organization for affiliated songwriters, composers and publishers.
Official ASCAP website ↗BMI
U.S. performing-rights organization for affiliated songwriters, composers and publishers.
Official BMI website ↗The MLC
Administers certain U.S. digital mechanical royalties for musical works; determine whether another publisher or collective organization already collects on your behalf.
Official MLC website ↗SoundExchange
Collects and distributes certain U.S. non-interactive digital performance royalties for eligible recording artists and sound-recording rights owners.
Official SoundExchange website ↗U.S. Copyright Office
Copyright registration, education and guidance for musical compositions and sound recordings.
Official Copyright Office ↗U.S. Department of State
Official information about temporary worker visas, including categories relevant to some performing artists and crews.
Visa guidance ↗Global standards and creative-sector directories
WIPO
World Intellectual Property Organization: international copyright education and resources for creators and businesses.
Official WIPO website ↗IFPI / ISRC
Information about the international identifier for individual sound recordings and music videos, including how to obtain and assign codes.
Official ISRC guidance ↗CISAC
International confederation of authors’ and composers’ societies. Useful for understanding international collective management.
Official CISAC website ↗UNESCO — Culture
International cultural-sector information and policies relating to creative industries and cultural diversity.
UNESCO Culture ↗Official tools for managing releases and audiences
Spotify for Artists
Claim and maintain artist profiles, review audience insights and learn about eligible release pitching.
Official artist tools ↗Apple Music for Artists
Manage your Apple Music artist identity and inspect the official distribution-partner directory.
Official artist portal ↗YouTube Official Artist Channel
Understand the eligibility requirements and how channel requests are submitted through a distributor or label.
Official YouTube help ↗Bandcamp for Artists
Research direct-to-fan music and merchandise sales, fees and artist-store setup.
Official artist information ↗How to use this directory safely
- Define your question: songwriter royalties, recording royalties, distribution, grants, licensing, touring or professional development.
- Choose the relevant country: laws, memberships, collection agreements and eligibility vary by jurisdiction.
- Use the official institution: check current contact details and the exact program or rights category.
- Check existing agreements: you may already be represented by a label, publisher, distributor or affiliated rights society.
- Document what you submit: save agreements, registration confirmations, identifiers and official correspondence.
- Return periodically: program availability, membership terms, government processes and web addresses change.
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Madd A Road Media connects practical knowledge and official music-industry resources, particularly for creators working across Jamaica, Canada, the Caribbean and international markets.
Madd A Road Media | Directory researched October 20, 2026. This guide is informational and is not legal, tax, immigration or financial advice. Listings do not imply endorsement, partnership or a currently open application. Always verify requirements with the official organization.