Copyright is a complex area and it is important that permission is obtained before commencing to arrange or copy music and lyrics or even just the lyrics of a song.
As with print licensing, AMPD represents or holds the copyright for a wide range of works.
If you are unsure please don’t hesitate to ask a question about the copyright status of a work.
Other useful links to help identify who holds the copyright for a work may be:
APRA (Australian Performing Rights Association): www.apra.com.au
AMPAL (Australian Music Publishers Association): www.ampal.com.au
If you have a copyright query for AMPD, please fill-in the details below.