A not-for-profit organization that strives to protect the collective interests of producers in Kenya.
RIKE aims to advocate for the interests of recorded music industry.
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RIKE aims to advocate for the interests of recorded music industry.
Apply For MembershipRIKE aims to advocate for the interests of recorded music business stakeholders, promote content protection and enforcement and protect ethical business practice In the recording landscape.
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To become a member, click Apply for membership Select type of Applicant,
Either as a Record Label or a Self Released Artist.
If you own a record label that is a registered business, select 'Record Label' and complete the questions until the end.
If you are a 'Self-released artist' who owns your sound recordings, choose this option and complete the questions asked to the end.
Please ensure that;
1) You own the exclusive rights of the sound recordings or
2) You are the exclusive licensee of the sound recordings before filling in the online form.
Upon completing the online form, you will be contacted on the next steps via email.
Category A: An applicant can join the Golden Circle by paying a one-off fee of KES 20,000. Please click on the benefits for more information. Afterwards, the Golden circle member will pay the annual fee of KES 1200.
OR
CATEGORY B: Only pay the annual membership fee of KES 1200 (limited benefits).
You can become a member of RIKE if you own the exclusive rights or are the exclusive licensee of the Sound Recordings
No, RIKE does not collect royalties for producers as it is not a Collective Management
Organization (CMO). RIKE'S purpose is to protect the collective interests of producers of sound
recordings in Kenya. The CMOS in Kenya include: -
KAMP - The Kenya Association of Music Producers (KAMP) is the body representing the rights and
interests of producers of sound recordings whose membership comprises of record
labels. Incorporated in 2003, KAMP was registered and granted its license to operate as a
collective management organization (CMO)
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MCSK
The Music Copyright Society of Kenya (MCSK) is the body mandated to administer economic
rights for authors, composers, arrangers, and publishers of musical works in Kenya and other
affiliate societies by collecting royalties from music users and distributing the same FAIRLY to
the rightful owners.
For more information Click here
PRiSK
Performers Rights Society of Kenya (PRiSK) is the body mandated to negotiate and set tariffs
with the different users of sound recordings and audio-visual works.
PRiSK collects on behalf of
its members, equitable remuneration from users of sound recordings and audio-visual works
for purposes of broadcasting or other communication to the public.
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The benefits of becoming a member of RIKE include: -
1. Invitation to round tables with policymakers
2. Network with major and independent record companies
3. Master Classes (In collaboration with the major record companies and key industry
stakeholders)
4. Establishment of local chart in accordance with globally aligned practices
5. Access to industry reports and insights in accordance with industry and legal
requirements
6. Official sales certification
7. Promote anti-piracy & content protection
8. Advocate for best practices with CMOS for sound producers.
ISRC stands for International Standard Recording Code.
ISRC is used to identify sound
recordings and music video recordings so that each such recording can be referred to uniquely
and unambiguously.
An ISRC identifies a recording throughout its entire life and is assigned by
the rights owner of the recording or an authorized representative.
Once assigned, the ISRC is
used by (among others) the producer of the recording, as well as by parties who may
subsequently license or acquire the recording, contributors to the recording, users, and
licensees of it, organizations representing the owners of different collectively managed rights in
the recording (CMOS), broadcasting organizations, media libraries and archives, musicologists,
teachers, and application software developers.
Owners of both audio and audio-visual recordings must have ISRC for their works. For more
information on ISRC, Click here