NMPA is the largest U.S. music publishing trade association with over 600 members. Since its founding in 1917, the Association has remained the most active and vocal proponent for the interests of American music publishers in the U.S. and throughout the world, a continuing tradition of which we are very proud.
By joining NMPA you will be kept informed of important music publishing industry issues and developments. Perhaps most significantly, however, you will be adding your voice to those of many other American music publishers, both large and small, who as members of the NMPA are actively working to shape the future of their industry. Remember, a trade association is only as effective as the support it receives from the constituents it represents.
Any person, firm, corporation or partnership that meets the following requirements is eligible for NMPA membership:
- They are actively engaged in the business of publishing music, and
- have been in business for a period of at least one year, and
- are based in or have an office in the U.S.
Election
to membership is by approval of the Board of Directors. Complete applications will be presented to the Board at the first meeting following receipt and processing by NMPA.
Dues
for NMPA membership are $100 per calendar year and should be paid at the time of application for membership.
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The NMPA has fought on behalf of the U.S. music publishing industry. Active
members strengthen the NMPA’s position as the American music publisher’s voice, and we hope
that we can count on you among them.
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Is the unanimous verdict of the U.S. Supreme Court against the illegal peer-to-peer services Grokster and Streamcast.
This case will be extremely important in defining the playing field for copyright holders in the digital age.
The NMPA also participated in the creation and passage of the Copyright Royalty and Distribution Act of 2004. Among its important reforms, it replaces the Copyright Arbitration Royalty Panels (CARPs), which can be expensive and cumbersome, with experienced and knowledgeable judges to streamline the rate setting
process.
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