FAQ

As a matter of policy, COMPASS does not administer and license Grand Right performances in Singapore in its licensing endeavours unless specifically requested by its interested parties to do so.

Members may request the Society to waive the collection of tariffs for the use of these works in specific instances, such as for charity use, self-organised concerts or specially commissioned works, subject to prior notice in writing of not less than three (3) months before the intended use and provided the Society has not yet licensed such usage.  Members who choose to deal directly with music users should recognize that the Society will no longer be able to collect royalties or enforce any legal protection for your rights and should seek independent legal advice before varying their membership.

“Grand rights” generally refer to “dramatic” performing rights. This includes but is not limited to, performances such as musical compositions in a dramatic setting in its entirety, where there is narration, plot and/or costumes and scenery, as well as operas, operettas, ballets, musical comedies. The copyright owner(s) has the exclusive right to issue licenses and collect fees for such rights. The use of such musical works, not in its entirety or in a non-dramatic public performance is not considered Grand Rights.