Publishing registration
Prepare work, writer and ownership information for registration where applicable.
Publishing administration
Manage the Rights
Behind Your Songs.
Publishing relates primarily to the underlying musical composition and the rights of songwriters, composers and publishers.
What publishing support means
The song beneath
the sound recording.
A composition can include melody, harmony and lyrics. Publishing administration helps eligible creators organise and document the rights connected to that underlying work.
Works administration
Support the organisation and administration of eligible composition records.
Writer & composer support
Help songwriters and composers understand documentation and rights pathways.
Royalty administration
Administration support where applicable to the work, right, organisation and territory.
Publishing guidance
Practical guidance that helps creators prepare clear rights information.
Scope made clear
Professional support
without global overstatement.
Indigenous Tunes' current publishing capability is strongest in South Africa. Eligibility and administration depend on the work, ownership, documentation, applicable organisation and territory. International administration should not be assumed unless confirmed for a specific engagement.
Who this may support
Built for creators and
rights holders.
Potential applicants include songwriters, composers, independent artists, publishers, rights holders and record labels with publishing interests. Enquiries and information do not imply automatic acceptance or registration.
SongwritersComposersIndependent artistsPublishersRights holdersLabels with publishing interests
Publishing is not distribution
Two services.
Two parts of the music.
Delivers the recording.
Distribution primarily sends a sound recording to streaming and download platforms.
Explore Distribution →Administers composition rights.
Publishing primarily concerns the underlying song and the rights of its writers, composers and publishers.
View Registration →South Africa registration
Prepare your work.
Complete the live application.
Use the dedicated application for applicable South African publishing and rights-registration workflows. Registration or approval remains subject to the relevant organisation.