Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA)

The Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) is a music organization that manages copyright and royalty collection for songwriters, composers, and music publishers in Australia and New Zealand. It ensures creators are fairly compensated when their music is played publicly—such as on radio, TV, live performances, or streaming services. APRA collects these performance fees from businesses and distributes the earnings back to the rights holders. Essentially, APRA supports and protects the interests of music creators by handling licensing, royalty collection, and distribution, enabling artists to earn income from the use of their work.