COMPASS
Composers and Authors Society of Singapore
The performance rights organization responsible for collecting royalties in Singapore.
About COMPASS
COMPASS is Singapore's performance rights organization for composers, authors, and music publishers. It licenses public performance and broadcast use of music in Singapore.
Singapore is a regional hub for Southeast Asia — the headquarters of many global music companies, digital service providers, and live promoters in the region. COMPASS plays a strategic role in licensing music across that hub, even though Singapore's resident population is around 6 million.
For songwriters whose music earns in Singapore, COMPASS is the route through which compositional performance royalties are collected and distributed to members and partner societies.
How COMPASS works
Singapore Market Coverage
COMPASS licenses public performance and broadcast use of music throughout Singapore.
What It Collects
Broadcast, public performance, and digital performance royalties for songwriters and publishers.
Distribution
COMPASS distributes on a regular cycle and routes international royalties through reciprocal agreements.
International Reach
Reciprocal agreements connect COMPASS to sister societies across Asia-Pacific and worldwide.
Why COMPASS matters for songwriters
Singapore is served by COMPASS for performance royalties. Without direct registration, international songwriters rely on reciprocal agreements — which typically add 12–24 months of delay before royalties reach you.
Frequently asked questions about COMPASS
Why is Singapore strategically important?
Singapore is a regional headquarters for many global music companies and digital service providers in Southeast Asia. COMPASS, while serving a small population, processes royalties tied to that hub status.
What does COMPASS cover?
COMPASS is Singapore's PRO and licenses public performance and broadcast use of music within Singapore.
How does my publishing administrator work with COMPASS?
A publishing administrator like JukeHouse can register your works directly with COMPASS, ensuring Singaporean performance royalties reach you alongside collection from neighboring SE Asian societies.
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