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The Ghana Music Rights Organisation (GHAMRO) has announced a Net Distributable Revenue (NDR) of GHS1,433,571.43 for its July 2026 royalty distribution, providing eligible members with a detailed breakdown of revenue generated from various music usage channels.
According to the organisation, Digital Mechanical royalties accounted for the largest share of the distribution, amounting to GHS706,149.55. These royalties are earned from the digital reproduction of musical works on streaming and other digital platforms.
The second-largest source of revenue was Background Music, which contributed GHS500,000.00. This income is generated from licence fees paid by businesses such as hotels, restaurants, shopping malls, offices and retail outlets that publicly play copyrighted music.
GHAMRO also recorded Digital Performance royalties of GHS160,641.88, representing income from the online streaming and public digital performance of musical works across various digital services.
Meanwhile, Live Performance royalties totalled GHS66,780.00, reflecting royalties collected from concerts, festivals, clubs, events and other venues where members’ musical works are performed publicly.
July 2026 Distribution Breakdown (Net):
- Digital Mechanical: GHS706,149.55
- Background Music: GHS500,000.00
- Digital Performance: GHS160,641.88
- Live Performance: GHS66,780.00
Total Net Distributable Revenue: GHS1,433,571.43
GHAMRO explained that the amount represents the net revenue available for distribution after administrative and operational deductions. Individual payments to members will be determined by the extent to which their musical works were used during the royalty period.
The organisation also reaffirmed its “Pay Before Play!!!” campaign, reminding businesses, event organisers and other commercial music users that they are legally required to obtain the appropriate licences before publicly using copyrighted music.
The latest distribution underscores GHAMRO’s continued efforts to ensure transparency in royalty administration while guaranteeing that musicians, songwriters, composers and music publishers receive fair compensation for the commercial use of their creative works.
