The Guild of International Songwriters & Composers
(Guild of Songwriters)
Sovereign House
12 Trewartha Road, Praa Sands, Penzance, Cornwall TR20 9ST England.
Telephone: 01736 762826 - Fax: 01736 763328 - Email: songmag@aol.com
Website:www.songwriters-guild.co.uk
Website: www.myspace.com/guildofsongwriters

 

THE GUILD OF INTERNATIONAL SONGWRITERS & COMPOSERS

The Guild of International Songwriters & Composers is an international music industry organisation of repute, is open to all songwriters, composers, lyricists, singers, poets, musicians, performing songwriters, bands, groups, DJs, producers, remixers, management companies, music publishers, indie record labels, in fact anyone working in music industry, or anyone wishing to establish themselves in the music industry, of any age, status or ability, from any country in the world, in fact, all those who are interested in songwriting, composing, lyric writing, performing, recording, producing, music publishing, managment, releasing recordings,etc.

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HOW TO JOIN THE GUILD
Application forms are available to print off
and complete by clicking on the boxes below.

or

RENEW YOUR SUBSCRIPTION
(No application form required for subscription renewals just click on Paypal button below to pay by credit card, debit card or Paypal)

If paying by credit card or Paypal, or by telephone, then after your subscription payment has been made, you must send the application form to the Guild by either:
post, or fax +44 (0) 1736 763328, or scan the membership form and save as a PDF file then email the form to the Guild at songmag@aol.com

If making your subscription payment by cheque, postal orders, or bank standing order then please post to the Guild your completed membership form along with your subscription fee

To subscribe or renew your subscription, first choose your method of subscription payment:
Credit card - Paypal - Cheque - Postal Orders
or by Bank Standing Order
(The bank standing order form is available through the UK residents subscription application form box above and applies only to UK residents)

Join now by clicking the relevant subscription Application Form box
The annual subscription fee to the Guild is £55

To make payment by credit/debit card or Paypal
click on the Paypal button above to complete the payment form, or
you may wish to subscribe by telephone on:
+44 (0)1736 762826 using your credit/debit card

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On joining The Guild of International Songwriters & Composers you will receive a comprehensive membership pack, containing the following items:

1. Songwriting and Composing magazine - The latest issue (along with any back issues still in publication) of the Guild of International Songwriters & Composers twenty-page Songwriting & Composing magazine issued to members, which contains throughout the year information on companies and individuals who require songs for recording, publishing, licensing, reviews on record companies, publishing companies, management companies, etc, artiste and songwriter profiles, international collaboration register details, music publishers, record companies and artiste contact information, Topics, News and Songsearch section, details of song contests and other news coming into the Guild office. Essential reading if you are looking for a publishing deal, record deal or management deal.

2. A Certificate confirming your subscription to The Guild of International Songwriters and Composers, suitable for framing, containing your details.

3. Copyright and Trademarks fact sheet An invaluable fact sheet giving information on copyrights and how to protect your copyrights, trademarks and use of names (e.g. band names, record label names) etc and other valuable info.

4. "What is MCPS?" Information published by The Mechanical Copyright Protection Society MCPS. Royalties - The money you earn from songwriting, performing and recording music is paid by way of royalties. The MCPS information, published by MCPS, explains the function of the Mechanical Copyright Protection Society, the information contained therein may save or even make you some money. It is essential reading for songwriters, composers, artistes, publishers, managers, etc. It also explains how you become a member of MCPS.

5. “What is PRS?” Information published by the Performing Right Society (PRS), which is the UK rights body of songwriters, composers and music publishers. It administers the performing right in their music and pays money to songwriters, composers and publishers by way of royalties. Information containing invaluable information. It also explains how you can become a member of PRS.

6. An index listing of UK music publishers Giving names, addresses and telephone numbers of some of the top music publishers working in the United Kingdom.

7. An index listing of UK record companies Giving names, addresses and telephone numbers of some of the top record companies working in the United Kingdom.

8. An index listing of UK legal advisers / law firms Giving names, addresses and telephone numbers of legal advisers / law firms specialising in music industry law.

9. Song Structure fact sheet An important fact sheet giving information and details on song structure, explaining repetition, balance and form.

10. Information on Songsearch Monthly - Songsearch Monthly is an international monthly newsletter, published by Song and Media Promotions, containing specialised information on record companies, publishers and producers seeking songs for publishing and artistes for recording, and licensing of master recordings of singer-songwriters and artistes, and other info.

11. Setting up a music publishing company fact sheet An essential fact sheet on do-it-yourself publishing and setting up your own publishing facility. Contains valuable information on how to contact royalty organisations (whose brochures you will receive with your membership pack) who collect and distribute money for the use of songwriters, lyricists’ and composers’ works. The fact sheet also contains other important and valuable information. If you wish to set up your own record label, this info fact sheet also gives you a contact with music publishing personnel at our offices who can assist you with information on setting up your own record label, if required, and help you with further information on setting up your own publishing facility - all free within the Guild’s membership advice services facility.

12. The Guild of International Songwriters & Composers demo service information and details of the Demo Recording Service, which also contains other valuable information for lyricists and melody writers.

13. Song and Media Promotions fact sheet giving details on how you can be assisted with setting up your own record label, help with manufacturing of records, compact discs and cassettes and origination of artwork, and assistance with the publishing of your songs, along with other information.

14. General promotion advice fact sheet giving essential information on promotion to artistes, publishers, producers, record companies etc.

15. The Guild of International Songwriters & Composers welcome letter explaining how to use all the FREE services such as the FREE Copyright Service and the FREE Assessment Service and the other FREE member services

You will also receive all back issues of Songwriting and Composing magazine available. As a member you will immediately have access to all of the Guild’s FREE services and facilities, which may be used as many times as you wish during your membership.

If you would like to subscribe and join The Guild of International Songwriters and Composers, please scroll to the top of the page where all instructions on how to join the Guild are outlined. Ensure that you select the Application Form that applies to you (either the UK or Europe/rest of the world membership form). Print off the application form, complete the application form and return it to the Guild (as explained above relating to how you pay) along with the annual subscription fee by way of cheque or Postal Orders made payable to GISC, or you may wish to complete the Banker’s Standing Order form (UK members only). Subscriptions by credit/debit card or by Paypal can be made by clicking on the Paypal button at the top of this page or you can subscribe over the phone using your credit/debit card

We are as near to you as your ‘phone, fax, email or letterbox. Why not join us today? We will be pleased to receive your application.

Link to the Guild as a friend on myspace - visit: myspace.com/guildofsongwriters

Over £545m of songwriting and publishing royalties were paid to PRSforMusic songwriter, composer and publisher members in 2010. For the first time PRSforMusic's revenue has topped £600 million, which is an amazing achievement. PRSforMusic’s record results have seen: Licensing revenue growth of 8% on 2009. Double digit growth in three of our four licensing areas effective licensing of new online services Growth of 9% in net distributable revenue on 2008.

The PRSforMusic's July 2011 distribution totalled just over £91million. In total the PRSforMusic July 2011 distribution contained more than 2,274 separate usage sources, generating 126million transactions. There were some 35million unique performanmces during the quarter made up of 674,905 distinct works to include Guild members works.

The PRSforMusic October 2011 royalty distribution totalled just over £127 million to its publisher and writer members. In total the October 2011 royalty distribution contains more than 2,400 separate usage sources, generating 109 million transactions. There were some 37 million unique performances during the quarter, made up of more than 8000,000 distinct works.

Songwriting and publishing royalties are a substantial source of income.

The Guild of International Songwriters & Composers - a music industry organisation.

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