Empowering Music Producers, Protecting Your Legacy - MCSN

We represent Producers of Sound Recordings

As a music producer, your sound recordings are your intellectual property. At MCSN, we safeguard your rights and ensure you get paid for your creativity.

MCSN ensures fair compensation for the public use of Producers' Sound Recordings.

The Musical Copyright Society Nigeria (MCSN) is the only approved Collecting Management Organization (CMO) by the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) to License Music Users and collect royalties for Musical Works and Sound Recordings on behalf of Music Creators (Composers, Songwriters, Performers, Producers, Publishers, Record Label, and other Rights Owners).

At MCSN, we play a vital role in protecting and monetizing the rights of music producers. We collect neighboring rights royalties on behalf of our members and distribute them accordingly.

Affiliating yourself with MCSN and submitting your works with us allows you to receive the applicable Royalties for the use of your music in public.

Neighboring Rights: What Producers of Sound Recordings Need to Know

Producers are the backbone of sound recording creation, bringing creative vision and technical expertise to the table. Their investment deserves fair returns.

As copyright owners, producers control the sound recording’s reproduction, distribution, and performance. Neighboring rights further ensure they receive royalties when their work is broadcast or publicly performed.

Producers benefit directly from neighboring rights by owning the sound recording’s copyright, maximizing their investment’s value. This means fair compensation for their creative and financial contributions.

What does a Music Producer do?

A music producer is generally the creative lead on all musical recordings. The music producer generally operates as the project manager, as they are responsible for the entire production process as well as managing all the individuals involved in the creation of the record.

The music producer oversees the recording, mixing, and arranging of all tracks and songs, from beginning to end. As many music producers are also good sound engineers and have a deep knowledge of music composition, so they are able to give the artists advice on the direction he or she should take the track.

How MCSN Supports Producers

The Musical Copyright Society Nigeria (MCSN) plays a crucial role in helping producers protect and maximize their rights. Here’s how MCSN can assist:

Rights Management: MCSN manages the collection and distribution of royalties, ensuring producers receive their fair share from various uses of their sound recordings.
Legal Support: MCSN provides legal assistance to producers, helping them enforce their rights and take action against infringement.
Industry Advocacy: MCSN advocates for the interests of producers within the music industry, pushing for policies and practices that benefit members.
Education and Awareness: MCSN educates producers about their rights, ensuring they are aware of their legal entitlements and how to protect them effectively.
Global Reach: Through international affiliations, MCSN ensures that producers’ rights are recognized and royalties are collected from foreign markets as well.

By joining MCSN, producers of sound recordings can ensure their rights are protected and their creative efforts are appropriately rewarded, empowering them to continue producing high-quality music.

How to Join MCSN

Register with the Musical Copyright Society Nigeria (MCSN) and submit your works – then we do the rest.

Register Online

Begin and complete your Membership registration quickly online.

Register Offline

Download PDF signup form to complete registration offline, then mail to: members@mcsnnigeria.org or upload completed form below;

Already a Member?

If you are already a Member of MCSN, you can submit your works, update your profile, etc. below:

Submit Works Online

Notify us about your new Musical Works and Sound Recordings.

Submit Works Offline (PDF)

Download and complete PDF form to notify us of your new Works.

Submit Works Offline (Spreadsheet)

Download and complete excel sheet to populate your works, especially if you have bulky.

Update Your MCSN Profile

Let us know changes to your personal details.

Notify of Usage

Notify us where your works are being used to enable us claim royalties on your behalf.

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