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Jamaica Association of Composers Authors and Publishers Limited


The Jamaica Association of Composers, Authors and Publishers (JACAP) is a Jamaican not-for-profit membership collective management organization which was established in 1998. JACAP administers the public performance and, if assigned also, the mechanical (reproductive) rights and synchronization rights of lyricists (authors), music composers and music publishers in Jamaica. JACAP is a member of the umbrella organisation for copyright societies CISAC - The International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers. JACAP is also a founding member of The Association of Caribbean Copyright Societies (ACCS).

An elected board of directors, which includes a chairman, oversees JACAP's policy and administration on behalf of its members. In addition, the Board has external directors selected by PRS and the Government of Jamaica. The day-to-day affairs are handled by the general manager. The administrative personnel include the general manager, membership officer, distribution officer, accounts officer, licensing officers, membership clerk, distribution/documentation associate, and licensing inspectors.

JACAP's categories of membership are writers (composers and authors) and publishers, proprietors or successor members (beneficiary, personal representative or trustee of a deceased member). The heirs of deceased composers, authors and music publishers are also eligible for membership.

Membership normally lasts for the member's lifetime. However, a member may, by giving three months prior written notice, terminate membership.

JACAP has reciprocal agreements with similar performing right societies throughout the world. By agreement with them, JACAP represents their members in its territory and is represented by them in theirs. JACAP looks after the performing right (and if the members agree also the mechanical/reproduction right) in their works. JACAP monitors public performances and broadcasts of music across Jamaica.

A licence from JACAP allows users to access JACAP's repertoire. A JACAP licence is a legal requirement in Jamaica.

JACAP uses the BMAT digital monitoring system, which was introduced in 2013. The BMAT system monitors music usage of all media houses in Jamaica and keeps records of all musical works composed by JACAP members and affiliated societies.


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