A draft subsidiary legislation on the regulation of collective management organisations (CMOs) has been released by MinLaw and IPOS, specifically on the access of copyright works and performances, administration of licences and royalty collections by CMOs. Your feedback on the draft subsidiary legislation is valuable in ensuring higher efficiency and effectiveness for CMOs in Singapore,… [Read more]
Dear fellow COMPASS Members, I am very honoured and humbled to have been elected the new Chairman of COMPASS at the recent 136th Council Meeting. The role brings with it great responsibilities and I promise to discharge my duties earnestly and diligently. I would like first to thank the Directors of the Board very much… [Read more]
At the last Annual General Meeting held on 26 Aug 2021, COMPASS welcomed 2 new Writer-Directors to the Board; Mr. Charlie Lim and Mr. Imran Ajmain. Thereafter, the Council elected Professor Jeremy Monteiro as the new COMPASS Chairman, as well as Dr. Zechariah Goh Toh Chai as the Vice-Chairman. We welcome our two new Writer-Directors… [Read more]
Ready for the annual Songwriting Festival? SG:SW2021, a songwriting festival which promotes the creation of Mandarin pop songs in Singapore is back for the 5th year. While music created for the festival must consist of 50% Mandarin lyrics, it welcomes non-mandarin songwriters to participate. The festival also encourages songwriters who are able to… [Read more]
The COMPASS Sound Recording Production Grant is created for local members who are producing original works (digital or CD) at their own expense without any commercial sponsorship or support. The grant helps to alleviate a little of the out-of-pocket production expenses incurred in creating the works. Find out more about the grant here
NomadPlay develops a new touchpoint for Asian musicians through a digital competition of a brand-new kind, partnering up with Kahchun Wong and the National Orchestra of Île-de-France. Classical Music & Technology Bringing Asia & France Together NomadPlay is a groundbreaking music platform which gamifies instrument practice by giving the opportunity to improve along world-class… [Read more]
We’re partnering with All That Matters 2020, the legendary business/music festival for Asia’s entertainment and media industry insiders. Because it’s 100% online this year, you can join this amazing 5-day event and discover how talent really connects with opportunity. The US$99 Connections Pass includes networking and VIP access – the full 5-day festival experience! Quote… [Read more]
In view of the extension of the Circuit Breaker to 1 June, all payments for the upcoming Distribution will only be made via GIRO. Members whose payment modes were by cheques, are encouraged to submit details to our Membership department via email to membership@compass.org.sg or WhatsApp 9890-8057 by 1 May 2020. The GIRO payments will… [Read more]