Welcome to JACAP - The Jamaica Association of Composers Authors and Publishers

How many members are there in JACAP?

JACAP Membership has increased from 44 in 1999 to 3,152 members as at April 2013.

Who can join JACAP?

- Writers (composers and lyricists), publishers and proprietors.
- A beneficiary, trustee or personal representative of a deceased writer, publisher or proprietor (with provisos).

The category of membership does not affect the share of royalties due to a member.

There are rules and regulations governing both application for membership and members' conduct.

How do you become a JACAP member?

Applications from eligible persons must be made in writing, signed by the applicant, or, in the case of a Limited Company, by an authorized representative. From time to time criteria for membership may be set by the Board and implemented once approved by the Society in General Meeting.

Is there a Membership fee?

There is a one-time membership fee of J$2,500.00 for writers and J$12,500 for publishers.

What are the requirement to Joining JACAP?

See the requirements to join JACAP

MEMBER BENEFITS

A membership card.
Open House Policy
Efficient payment of royalties twice per year for local collections and incoming royalties three times per year.
Detailed statements of royalties paid.
Royalties received from overseas affiliates are paid in the currency received
Direct bank deposits
Advice and consultation on copyright protection.
JACAP is a member of the Anti-Piracy Alliance that partners with the police to prevent copyright infringement
When a JACAP member dies the beneficiary under his will can apply for membership as a Successor Member.
Quarterly Members Forum to disseminate copyright information.

mix board The Jamaica Association of Composers, Authors and Publishers (JACAP) is a non profit copyright collecting society that collectively manages performing and recording rights in musical works.
JACAP:
a) acquires performing and recording rights from its composer, author and music publisher
members and from its overseas affiliates,
b) licenses (or gives permission for the use of) those rights,
c) collects licence fees in return for the grant of licences and
d) distributes royalties to its members and affiliates.

Legal Status and Ownership

JACAP was incorporated on 4 March 1998 as a company limited by guarantee not having a share capital under the Companies Act of Jamaica. JACAP operates as a non-profit association and administers rights granted under the Copyright Act of 1993 and by extension the Jamaica Copyright Right (Amendment) Act 1999. JACAP is owned by its members :- composers, authors and publishers of musical works.

Vision Statement

“To become a leader among developing countries in the business of collective management of copyright by providing superior quality service to our members, our regional and international affiliates and our customers”

Mission Statement

“To maximize the potential income from the licensing of copyright works and to provide an efficient royalty collection and timely distribution service to our members and our affiliates.”

Tag Line

“Valuing your musical creativity”

Objectives

• To own, manage, administer and grant licences for the exercise of any of the rights subsisting in the works of the members.
• To collect and distribute the royalties and any other monies payable for the exercise of such rights and remedies and their enforcement.
• To participate in public awareness campaigns.
• Lobbying local & international interest, including government, on behalf of our members.