Helpful Links

• IMNZ (Independent Music New Zealand)
  www.indies.co.nz
  Advocates for independent labels and distributors in New Zealand. Responsible for producing the Top 20 independent album and single charts.


• APRA (Australasian Performing Rights Association)
  www.apra.co.nz
  The organisation that gathers and distributes royalties on behalf of composers and songwriters (see AMCOS for music publishing royalties).


• AMCOS (Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society)
  www.apra.co.nz
  Tied in with APRA, AMCOS gathers and distributes royalties on behalf of music publishers.


• PPNZ (Phonographic Performers New Zealand)
  www.ppnz.co.nz
  PPNZ gathers and distributes royalties on behalf of record companies and artists. Royalties are distributed to artists and record companies via the RAP fund.


• RIANZ (Recording Industry Association of New Zealand)
  www.rianz.org.nz
  Represents the interests of NZ record companies (both major and independent). RIANZ is also the national allocator of ISRC codes and is responsible for producing the Tuis as well as other NZ music initiatives.


• NZ On Air
  www.nzonair.govt.nz/
  The government agency that provides funding for music, radio and TV projects.


• MMF (Music Managers' Forum)
  www.mmf.co.nz
  A network providing support, advocacy, representation and resources for NZ music managers.


• Joyrider Promotions
  www.joyriderpromotions.com
  Providing event, publicity and promotional services to bands and artists.

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