Created to protect and promote the copyright interests of composers, authors (and their heir) and publishers of musical works and their related lyrics.

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Music is created by our songwriters locally and worldwide. If you want to use it, respect their copyright and enquire how to get a music licence to use and at the same time support copyright

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What is happening at COMPASS & Events

COMPASS Events & News

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News & Event Updates

Member Induction – Dec 2023

Welcoming new members last night at the Member Induction.#compassmusics #memberinduction

3 months, 3 days ago

Music Clinic – Royalty Distribution

Our members dove into the world of royalties, getting an inside look at COMPASS' royalty processing techniques and snagging some tips along...

3 months, 24 days ago

Music Clinic – Stage Craft and Performance

If you are a performer or a singer who’s gracing the stage with your work, here’s the perfect opportunity to learn some tricks of the ...

4 months, 10 days ago

Music Clinic – All You Need To Know About A�...

  COMPASS conducted a Music Clinic with the effervescent and multi-hyphenated Tat Tong, the A&R at RCA Records. Tat dished gems on t...

5 months ago

COMPASS Songwriter Spotlight – Shazza

The COMPASS Songwriter Spotlight Series gives a glimpse into the music creative process and thoughts of music makers in Sin...

5 months, 5 days ago

COMPASS Songwriter Spotlight Series – Wang Che...

  The COMPASS Songwriter Spotlight Series gives a glimpse into the music creative process and thoughts of music makers in Singapore. Fro...

5 months, 12 days ago

COMPASS Songwriter Spotlight Series – ShiGGa S...

The COMPASS Songwriter Spotlight Series gives a glimpse into the music creative process and thoughts of music makers in Singapore. In thi...

6 months, 14 days ago

COMPASS Songwriter Spotlight Series – Don Rich...

The COMPASS Songwriter Spotlight Series gives a glimpse into the music creative process and thoughts of music makers in Singapore. In thi...

6 months, 26 days ago

Music Clinic – Stage Craft And Performance

Grateful for the incredible insights and performance tips shared by the amazing Alemay Fernandez. Learning from her about stagecraft has pr...

6 months, 27 days ago

Music Clinic: All You Need To Know About A&R

A fabulous way to close our Friday/TGIF eve with multi-hyphenate singer/songwriter/producer/arranger and now A&R Director of RCA Record...

7 months, 15 days ago

COMPASS Songwriter Spotlight Series – Daniel S...

The COMPASS Songwriter Spotlight Series gives a glimpse into the music creative process and thoughts of music makers in Singapore. In thi...

7 months, 16 days ago

36th Annual General Meeting (AGM)

The 36th Annual General Meeting (AGM) took place at Amara Singapore earlier this afternoon. The AGM is important as it gives members (wit...

8 months, 21 days ago

Music Clinic: COMPASS Music Licensing

COMPASS opened its doors to members who were keen to know more about music licensing and industry practices.The session was conducted by CO...

9 months, 3 days ago

COMPASS Raya Celebration Dinner 2023

COMPASS celebrates the joy of Malay music this Hari Raya Puasa with members.

10 months, 7 days ago

Music Clinic: Film Music and Scoring

COMPASS held its first Music Clinic for the year 2023 was on 11th May. The music clinic session was graced by acclaimed composer and sound ...

10 months, 7 days ago

Member Induction (Apr 2023)

The first Member Induction for the year 2023 was held on 13th April.These sessions are held periodically to provide new members with insig...

11 months, 6 days ago

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: 26th COMPASS Awards Presentati...

Link to the nomination form: https://forms.gle/pVpqm9ctN7z8Vytp8

1 year, 2 months ago

Songwriter Spotlight: Hongjoin

Hong Jiun, otherwise known by his stage name Hongjoin is a 20-year-old independent singer-songwriter from Singapore who has been honing hi...

1 year, 2 months ago

CISAC APC Meeting 2022

The CISAC APC meetings happen annually and it gives societies an opportunity to update on regional and international copyright matters as w...

1 year, 3 months ago

Music Clinic: Bringing Your Music to the Digital Age

Our session today "Music Clinic: Bringing Your Music To The Digital Age", has just concluded. Thank you to all of the COMPASS members ...

1 year, 3 months ago

Music Clinic: Copyright 101

COMPASS conducted a music clinic for a very engaging group of tertiary students this week. Prof. Jeremy Monteiro (Chairman of COMPASS) intr...

1 year, 3 months ago

SG:SW 2022 我写我的歌

Months of preparation for SG:SW 2022 has finally come to fruition! The SG:SW 2022 I Write The Songs Mandopop Songwriting Festival, a song...

1 year, 4 months ago

Public Consultation on Draft Regulations for Collect...

A draft subsidiary legislation on the regulation of collective management organisations (CMOs) has been released by MinLaw and IPOS, speci...

1 year, 4 months ago

Member Induction (Oct 2022)

COMPASS concluded its first physical Member Induction session in 2022 last Friday. The session included existing and new COMPASS members an...

1 year, 4 months ago

25th COMPASS Awards Presentation 2022

GUEST OF HONOUR: Minister of State,  Ms Low Yen LingMinistry of Culture, Community and Youth & Ministry of Trade and IndustryChairperso...

1 year, 5 months ago

Notice of Permit Fees for Getai Performances

The seventh lunar month starts on 29 July this year. This is a time where many Buddhists and Taoists celebrate the Hungry Ghost Festival o...

1 year, 7 months ago

Notice of Revision to Manner of Payment

In light of the re-opening up of the arts industry post-COVID 19, COMPASS is revising the manner of payment for all concerts, performances...

1 year, 7 months ago

Hari Raya Celebration Dinner 2022

On the 28th of May, Compass organised a special Hari Raya celebration dinner at the Malayan Council. A fantastic night filled with good mus...

1 year, 8 months ago

COMPASS Raya Celebration Dinner 2022

Update on 19 May 2022:Dear Members Thank you for the overwhelming response in support of our Raya Celebration dinner!  All seats have been...

1 year, 10 months ago

Chinese New Year 2022 – Office Closure

COMPASS wishes all a roaring start to 2022. Our office will be closed on 31 Jan (Mon).We look forward to meeting everyone from 3 Feb ...

2 years, 1 month ago

Christmas 2021

COMPASS wishes everyone a Merry Christmas filled with love, joy and laughter.

2 years, 2 months ago

Distribution of P2002 Royalties in November 2021

The November Distribution (P2002) has been distributed. Statements can be obtained from your COMPASS Member Portal account.  Login to th...

2 years, 4 months ago

Deepavali 2021

COMPASS wishes everyone a Diwali filled with light, happiness, joy and peace

2 years, 4 months ago

A message from the COMPASS Chairman

Dear fellow COMPASS Members, I am very honoured and humbled to have been elected the new Chairman of COMPASS at the recent 136th Council Me...

2 years, 4 months ago

AGM 2021 – Election of Directors

At the last Annual General Meeting held on 26 Aug 2021, COMPASS welcomed 2 new Writer-Directors to the Board; Mr. Charlie Lim and Mr. Imr...

2 years, 5 months ago

Member Induction / Discussion 26 June 2021

    The next Induction / Discussion session will be on 26 June 2021 via Zoom. Join us as we share information on how to navigate around...

2 years, 9 months ago

SG:SW 2021 – Songwriting Festival

  Ready for the annual Songwriting Festival?   SG:SW2021, a songwriting festival which promotes the creation of Mandarin pop songs in S...

2 years, 9 months ago

Sound Recording Production Grant

The COMPASS Sound Recording Production Grant is created for local members who are producing original works (digital or CD) at their own ex...

2 years, 9 months ago
2 years, 10 months ago

Hari Raya Puasa 2021 – Office Closure

COMPASS wishes everyone a peaceful Hari Raya filled with good health, love and forgiveness.   Our office will be closed on 13 May (Thu)...

2 years, 10 months ago

Distribution of P2001 Royalties in May 2021

Dear Members The May Distribution (P2001) will made via Bank Transfer from 12 May 2021 onwards, with statements to be posted in the Member ...

2 years, 10 months ago

Lunar New Year 2021 – Office Closure

COMPASS wishes everyone a Healthy & Happy Lunar New Year! Our office will be closed on from 11 Feb (Thu) to 15 Feb (Mon). We look forwa...

3 years, 1 month ago

Christmas & New Year – Office Closure 202...

COMPASS wishes everyone a blessed Christmas and the start to a Great New Year. Our office will be closed on these following days: 24 Dec 20...

3 years, 2 months ago

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: 25th COMPASS Awards Presentati...

Download the nomination form here.

3 years, 3 months ago

Distribution of P1902 Royalties in Nov 2020

Dear Members   The November Distribution (P1902) will be made via Bank Transfers on 4 November 2020 so please check your accounts 2 day...

3 years, 4 months ago

vOilah! France Singapore Festival 2020

NomadPlay develops a new touchpoint for Asian musicians through a digital competition of a brand-new kind, partnering up with Kahchun Wong ...

3 years, 4 months ago

All That Matters Online 2020

We’re partnering with All That Matters 2020, the legendary business/music festival for Asia’s entertainment and media industry insider...

3 years, 6 months ago

2020 – Notice of Annual General Meeting

The 33rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be conducted in COMPASS on 28 Aug 2020 (Friday). In light of the current Covid-19 situation and ...

3 years, 7 months ago

Office Closure for Hari Raya 2020

Please note that COMPASS will be closed on 25th May (Monday). Business will resume on 26th May 2020. We take the opportunity to wish ou...

3 years, 9 months ago

Distribution of P1901 Royalties in May 2020

In view of the extension of the Circuit Breaker to 1 June, all payments for the upcoming Distribution will only be made via GIRO. Members w...

3 years, 10 months ago

Chinese New Year 2020 – Office Closure

Dear Members, COMPASS office will be closed from 24 - 28 January 2020 for Chinese New Year. We will resume operations on Wednesday, 29 Jan ...

4 years, 1 month ago

COMPASS Member Portal – REGISTER NOW

To register, please click on LOGIN at the top right hand corner of the page or click MENU then MEMBER PORTAL. Here's a QUICK GUIDE on our M...

4 years, 2 months ago

Office Closure Dates 2019

Please take note of our office closure dates for the holiday season: 24th Dec 2019 (Tue) - Christmas Eve25th Dec 2019 (Wed) - Christmas Day...

4 years, 2 months ago

24th COMPASS Awards Presentation 2019

GUEST OF HONOUR: Ms Goh Swee ChenChairman, National Arts Council List of Recipients for 2019 No. Categories  Remarks 1. TOP L...

4 years, 6 months ago

Music SocieTEA – Ah Qin

Open to COMPASS Members only, limited slots available. RSVP only accepted via Email.Email: membership@compass.org.sg Please RSVP with us ...

4 years, 6 months ago

Music SocieTEA – Tat Tong

Open to COMPASS Members only, limited slots available. RSVP only accepted via Email. Email: membership@compass.org.sg Please RSVP with us...

4 years, 10 months ago

23rd COMPASS Awards Presentation 2018

GUEST OF HONOUR: Mr Baey Yam Keng Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Transport & Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth ...

5 years, 5 months ago

Office Closure: 2018 Chinese New Year Holidays

Dear Members, please note that our office will be closed for the Chinese New Year holidays from 15 Feb 2018 (Thur) to 19 Feb 2018 (Mon)....

6 years, 1 month ago

22nd COMPASS Awards Presentation 2017

GUEST OF HONOUR: Mr Tan Chuan-Jin Minister for Social and Family Development List of Recipients No. Categories Remarks ...

6 years, 6 months ago

Office Closure: 2017 Chinese New Year Holidays

Dear Members, Please note that our office will be closed from 27th Jan (Friday) to 31st Jan 2017 (Tuesday). Normal operations will resume...

7 years, 1 month ago

21st COMPASS Awards Presentation 2016

GUEST OF HONOUR: Ms Sim Ann Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth & Ministry of Trade and Industry L...

7 years, 5 months ago

20th COMPASS Awards Presentation 2015

GUEST OF HONOUR: President Tony Tan Keng Yam List of Recipients NO. CATEGORIES REMARKS 1. TOP LOCAL ENGLISH POP SONG ...

8 years, 5 months ago