ADVANCE OPTIONS
In our view, an "Advance" refers to a payment a songwriter can receive when signing a contract with a publishing company, on submitting qualifying "live" performance claims or by applying for assistance with paying an MCPS AP2 Licencing Invoice.Advances are typically fully recoupable, which means that the publishing company collects and keeps the songwriter's respective royalty income until the amount of the advance has been repaid.
This can also have the effect of extending the client's period of contracture indefinitely or until the advance (plus any relevant charges) is recouped in full, whichever is the lesser.
NEW CLIENTS
MAORI MUSIC is able to offer new UK clients the following ADVANCE option:-- A CASH ADVANCE of £100 or 75% (whichever is the greater) of the estimated value of their first performance royalty claim for a minimum of 20 licensed live UK Gig / Event performances.
Minimum Requirements
(a) Applicants must not be a writer member of any PRO.(b) MAORI MUSIC must handle administration of their full publishing catalogue.
(c) New Applicants must have performed their original material "live" on a minimum of 20 occasions as the headline act at licensed UK Gigs / Events / Residencies during the past 12 months.
(d) New clients have a maximum period of TEN working days from the date of their initial application to meet the appropriate requirements outlined for the New Client Advance Option, or a period set by us, after which the option to apply will lapse.
HOW TO CLAIM?
Simply select the advance option on your respective SIGN UP APPLICATION Form and then submit your initial Live Claims Form within the next TEN working days.For further information see the full Terms & Conditions of ADVANCE
ESTABLISHED CLIENTS
MAORI MUSIC is able to offer all established UK clients the following ADVANCE options:-UK LIVE PERFORMANCE CASH ADVANCES
- Established clients who have been with us for a minimum of ONE year can apply for a LIVE PERFORMANCE CASH ADVANCE worth 50% of the estimated value of the claim on all claims for over TEN UK Gig / Event / Residency performances as a headlining act, to reduce the waiting time for royalty payments from licensed UK Gigs / Events / Residencies.
- The minimum live performance advance for any Band / Act is £ 20.
- The maximum cumulative live performance advance for any Band / Act is £ 500. (Subject to a 10% minimum service charge).
- Concerts / Festivals do not qualify for advance calculations.
HOW TO CLAIM?
Simply select the advance option on your respective LIVE CLAIMS FormFor further information see the full Terms & Conditions of ADVANCE
MCPS AP2 LICENCING ADVANCES
- Established UK clients who have been with us for a minimum of ONE year can apply for an MCPS AP2 LICENCING ADVANCE equal to the full amount due in respect of all titles published through Maori Music (subject to a 10% minimum service charge).
- This is requested for by email and is subject to the production of the appropriate MCPS AP2 LICENCING Invoice.
- The minimum MCPS AP2 Licencing advance for any Band / Act is £ 50.
- The maximum MCPS AP2 Licencing advance for any Band / Act is £ 1500.
HOW TO CLAIM?
Send your full MCPS Manufacturing Invoice details through to us by email for our attention.For further information see the full Terms & Conditions of ADVANCE
FURTHER ADVANCES
- Established clients who have been with us for a minimum of THREE years can apply for a FURTHER ADVANCE based mainly on their past "live" royalty claims history and overall earnings record.
- We may require additional supporting documentation in the form of Live Engagement Contracts such as those recommended by the Musician's Union (see the Musician's Union Website for further details).
- The minimum Further Advance for any Band / Act is £ 50.
- The maximum cumulative live performance advance for any Band / Act is £ 500. (Subject to a 10% minimum service charge).