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Your Music. Your Rights

IMRO exists to collect and distribute performance royalties on behalf of its members. If you are a songwriter, lyricist, composer, an arranger of public domain music or a music publisher who has original music publicly performed, you can join IMRO and avail of the many benefits of membership. Best of all, membership is free.

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Member benefits

Why join IMRO?

IMRO collects royalties for public performances of your music – on radio, TV, live, and online. We also handle overseas royalties, and the membership is free! Plus, access workshops, seminars, news and career-boosting info.

Global reach

  • Worldwide membership base.
  • International protection through affiliated agreements worldwide

Efficient payments

  • Industry-leading monthly royalty distributions for convenience and speed

Competitive Admin Fees

  • Free Membership – no cost to join IMRO.
  • Market-leading administration rates on international royalty income.

User friendly services

  • Online members portal for royalty statements and registration of works/live performances

Dedicated support

  • Personalised customer service with direct access to dedicated team members
  • Prompt response to member concerns

Member Benefits

  • Exclusive member discounts on tools, services, and publications that will level up your music career.

How to join IMRO?

Becoming an IMRO member means you’ll earn royalties whenever your music is played in public — on radio, TV, at live events, and online.

We also collect royalties globally, ensuring you’re paid for international performances with market-leading admin rates. Royalties are distributed monthly, making IMRO one of the world’s leading performing rights organisations.

Membership benefits

  1. Check eligibility

    Ensure you’re eligible: IMRO accepts songwriters, composers, and publishers with original music ready for public performance.

  2. Gather documentation

    Provide required documents (see checklist below).

  3. Registration

    Complete the membership application and agreement provided below.

  4. Done!

    Add your music to our repertoire database, and you’ll get paid for public performances of your works!

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Ensure that you have on hand the required documents before proceeding with your application.

I’m a Writer/Composer

Who writes and creates original music
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See Required Documentation

I’m a Publishing Company

Operating as a limited company
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See Required Documentation

I’m a Self-Employed Publisher

Operating as a sole trader or partnership
Apply now
See Required Documentation

Royalties

Royalties ensure that creators are fairly compensated when their music is used, whether it’s played on the radio, streamed online, or performed live. This section explains how royalties are assessed, distributed, and enforced, helping music rights holders understand what they’re owed and how to claim it.

Copyright and licencing

In most countries, including Ireland and throughout the EU copyright in music lasts for 70 years after the death of the last surviving author of the work.

Opportunities & Resources

Competitions

Browse our regularly updated list of international songwriting and composition competitions to discover opportunities suited to your music.
  • AGO/ECS Publishing Award in Choral Competition
  • The UK Songwriting contest
  • AGO/ECS Publishing Award in Choral Competition
Learn more

International Touring

Resources and guidelines for international touring and information on IMRO’s international partners

  • International touring guide
  • Partners
  • Travel grant
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Irish Radio and Useful Contacts

The Irish have a special bond with radio, where 8 out of 10 adults tune in daily, giving artists a fantastic platform to reach a daily audience of 3 million.

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Music Bodies in Ireland

A comprehensive list of professional bodies and music organisations in Ireland, along with a detailed map of the Irish Music Industry network.
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Affinity Schemes

Benefits designed exclusively to make your life as a music professional a little easier.
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Need help with your membership?

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