Independent Music Performance Rights Association

Securing the Royalties of
South African Creators

Advancing the rights of independent artists, producers, and businesses. We provide the infrastructure for transparency, transformation, and economic empowerment in the creative industry.

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Licensed Broadcasters
Music Creators

For Music Creators

Registration, claiming royalties, and independent artist representation. Your music generates value; we ensure you capture it.

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Music Users

For Music Users

For broadcasters, radio stations, and businesses using music commercially. Play the music you love, legally and compliantly.

Get Licensed Legally

Protecting the Creative Economy

IMPRA was established to address historical challenges within the South African music industry and create a more equitable royalty administration system. We ensure performers and producers are properly represented and fairly compensated.

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CEO Dodo Monamodi

“Music is culture, identity, history, and a powerful economic contributor.”

Mr. Dodo Monamodi - CEO

The Royalty Lifecycle

A transparent, rigorous validation process ensuring total accountability from broadcast to payout.

Broadcast

Data Capture

Fees Collected

Matching

Calculation

Distribution

Statements

Step 1

Broadcast

Music is performed publicly

Step 2

Data Capture

Usage data is verified

Step 3

Fees Collected

From music users

Step 4

Matching

Matched to registered masters

Step 5

Calculation

Royalties are computed

Step 6

Distribution

Paid to rightsholders

Step 7

Statements

Detailed reporting issued

Membership Benefits

Membership is open to performers, producers, musicians, record labels, and rights holders. Join us to access a comprehensive suite of professional tools and representation.

Royalty Collection and Distribution
Rights Administration Services
Industry Representation
Music Rights Education
Networking Opportunities
Industry Development Programmes
Business Support Resources
Professional Growth Opportunities