High Court okays application to liquidate SARRAL

Author: Guest Contributor
 
Date: Nov 29, 2009
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In a judgement that is going to change the music landscape forever, the South Gauteng High Court granted an application to liquidate the South African Recording Rights Association Limited (Sarral).

Sarral has been the custodian of mechanical music rights for artists for almost half a century.

Last Friday was the culmination of a six-year battle between the organisation and Colin Shapiro, Hotep Galeta – both composers who claim to be owed millions in unpaid royalties – and others.

This article was originally written and published on Sunday World by Norman Masungwini and Mzwandile Kabizokwakhe, click here and read the rest.

 
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posted date: 12 Dec 09
I the ruling was a good one.
 
 
 
Tsekiso
 
 
posted date: 30 Nov 09
For the record, the liquidation order was given on November 6th, not last Friday. Currently, both SAMRO & NORM handle mechanical rights. For freelance non-publisher composers, SAMRO is the only choice. As soon as you register your works with them, your copyright is protected.
 
 
 
Colin Shapiro
 
 
posted date: 30 Nov 09
I am so glad about thsi update report!!!! No wonder I never got any feedback from them!! Please keep us posted on this case? If someone can maybe answer my qustions below I\'ll will be greatful! Is SAMRO then the best place to get copy right from? How long does it usually take for get copyright from them?
 
 
 
colene
 
 
posted date: 30 Nov 09
What does this mean for mechanical music rights clearing from now on?
 
 
 
Bron Dean
 

 
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