Performers
Become a Member. Protect Your Rights. Earn the Royalties You Deserve.
Every recording tells a story, and every performance deserves recognition. Whether you’re a featured artist or a session musician, your contribution to recorded music has value.
Recording Performers Malaysia Berhad (RPM) helps ensure you receive the royalties you are entitled to whenever your recorded performances are played in public or used commercially.
Join thousands of performers working together to build a stronger, fairer, and more sustainable music industry.
Disclaimer
1. The RPM Local Members List is provided for identification purposes only. The information displayed is limited and published in accordance with applicable personal data protection requirements.
2. Information relating to International Members is made available subject to the terms and conditions of RPM’s reciprocal agreements.
3. For enquiries, verification, or further assistance, please contact RPM at +603-6411 8336 or email info@rpm.my.
Why Become RPM Member?
Membership with RPM gives you more than royalty collection, it gives you professional representation, rights protection, and peace of mind.
Collect Your Royalties
Receive royalties generated from the public use and commercial exploitation of your recorded performances.
Protect Your Performers' Rights
We safeguard your neighbouring rights and represent your interests through effective rights management.
Professional Representation
Be represented by Malaysia's official Collective Management Organisation dedicated to recording performers.
Support the Music Industry
Your membership contributes to a stronger ecosystem that values creativity and fairly rewards performers.
Who Can Join?
RPM welcomes eligible recording performers who have contributed to commercially released sound recordings.
You are eligible for membership if:
- You are the featured artist or session musician on at least three(3) commercially released sound recording
- You are a Malaysian citizen or have the PermanentResident (PR) status in Malaysia; OR you are not aMalaysian citizen or PR, but your performanceshave a historical and cultural connection to Malaysia.
4 Steps to Get Your Royalty
Collecting your royalty is simple and straightforward process
Register
Fill up our online application
Claim
Submit details of recording performances
Verify
Provide proof of participation in recording
Approval
Wait for Board of Directors to approve
Membership Resources
Everything you need to understand your membership.
Membership Guidelines
Learn about eligibility requirements, member responsibilities, and registration procedures.
Distribution Policy
Understand how royalties are calculated and distributed fairly to eligible performers.
Member's Testimonials
Part 1 : Music is Passion ~ Royalties are Justice
“Watch their stories. Feel their impact”
RPM members share their heartfelt stories — how Recording Performers Malaysia Berhad (RPM) has supported them receive their rightful public performance royalties. This is how RPM empowers recording artistes and musicians through consistent, fair royalty distributions.
Part 2 : Music is Passion ~ Royalties are Justice
“Their voices deserve to be heard. Their work deserves to be valued.”
RPM members open up about their journeys — highlighting how Recording Performers Malaysia Berhad (RPM) continues to ensure they receive their rightful public performance royalties.
These are not just stories — they are real-life affirmations of how RPM stands with recording artistes and musicians, advocating for fair, consistent royalty distributions.
Your music has value, and so do your rights
New RPM members share their perspectives on why joining Recording Performers Malaysia Berhad (RPM) is essential for every recording performer.
RPM ensures that performers get what they deserve — but you must be a registered member to benefit.
Common Questions About Membership & Royalty
Find answers to common questions about RPM membership, music licensing, royalty distribution, and performers’ rights.
Top 5 Questions
Does RPM collect royalty for non-members?
No, RPM collects for their members only. Eligible performers must agree to our terms and mandate before we can manage their royalty collection on their behalf.
I just joined RPM, when can I get my royalty?
You can only get your royalty starting from the year you joined onwards. So please look forward to the following distribution year.
Where does RPM get the money for their royalty distribution?
We collect music licensing fees from premises or users who play music in public for business reasons and local radios broadcasting music to the masses. Our members are entitled to what is called “equitable remuneration” under Section 16B of the Malaysian Copyright Act 1987.
How does RPM calculate how much royalty a member gets?
We calculate how much royalty a recording is entitled to based on usage reports. The reports detail how long a particular recording has been played in seconds for a specific year. So the more your song is played, the more royalty you’ll earn.
Membership
Can I join RPM?
You are eligible for membership if:
Why should I register as a member?
If commercial songs you’ve performed in are being played in public, whether as a recording artist or session musician, you are entitled to receive royalties for the usage of those recordings. By registering as an RPM member, you can get the portion of the royalty according to the year you signed the mandate allowing us to collect on your behalf.
What rights do performers have over the use of their sound recordings?
Under Section 16B of the Malaysian Copyright Act 1987, performers are entitled to “equitable remuneration” or fair payment where the sound recordings they have performed in are played in public or broadcast in Malaysia. The commercial user of the sound recordings has to pay RPM’s performer members via RPM’s Licensing Team (HQ).
What is the difference between a featured performer and a non-featured performer?
A featured performer is a recording artist who is the leading performer in a sound recording released commercially to the public. A recording artist is usually in contract with a record label and can be an individual, a band, or a vocal group.
A non-featured performer is a session musician hired to make a supporting musical contribution by performing in a recording session. Session musicians receive a one-time fee for their service. They can be instrumentalists (guitarists, drummers, saxophonists, etc.) or backup singers.
How do I join RPM as a member?
Register yourself as a member for free by filling in our online application form.
Can performers join as a group?
No. Membership is on an individual basis. Each performer has an individual right and must register separately. Therefore, if you team up with other individuals as a band or group, they will also need to apply for membership.
Royalty Distribution
I just joined RPM, when can I get my royalty?
You can only get your royalty starting from the year you joined onwards. So please look forward to the following distribution year.
Where does RPM get the money for their royalty distribution?
We collect music licensing fees from premises or users who play music in public for business reasons and local radios broadcasting music to the masses. Our members are entitled to what is called “equitable remuneration” under Section 16B of the Malaysian Copyright Act 1987.
How does RPM calculate how much royalty a member gets?
We calculate how much royalty a recording is entitled to based on usage reports. The reports detail how long a particular recording has been played in seconds for a specific year. So the more your song is played, the more royalty you’ll earn.
What is the royalty split in a recording between the featured performer and the non-featured performer?
The featured performer is entitled to 65% of the total royalty allocation for a recording, while the remaining 35% is divided equally among all the non-featured performers. If there are more than one featured performer or the featured performer is a band or group, the featured performer’s share is divided among them. If there are no non-featured performer in that recording, the portion for the featured performer would be 100%.
Song Registration
How to register song with RPM?
Login to our member portal at https://members.rpm.my/sign-in
What is the eligible role or instrument?
Refer to the List of Eligible Role or Instrument in RPM Distribution Policy
Who need to submit the supporting documents?
Bands, Groups, Collaborations and Non-Featured Performers (incl. Musicians, Backup Vocalists, etc.) are required to
register the songs accompanied with supporting documents)
Who can verify the information in the CRF?
Music Producer or Recording Studio. If Music Producer was deceased or the Recording Studio no longer exists, Song
Arranger or Musician who involved in the recording can verify with the supporting documents.
Do in need to submit again the supporting documents if my other band or group member had been submitted?
No.
Can I register jingle?
No, only commercial song recording accepted.
Recording Claims
Why do I need to claim a recording?
Since we distribute the royalty based on usage and airplay, it is important for us to have all of the information regarding your participation in any commercially released recording. It is easy to identify the featured performer to a recording because the song title comes with the artist name. However, it’s different thing if you are a non-featured performer. We cannot determine exactly which session musician performed in a recording because the information is not required to be included in the details of the release. Hence, non-featured performer must actively submit their claims for each of the recording they participated in in order to collect their royalty.
How do I submit a recording claim?
Please email to us at rpmsupport@rpm.my
What are the verification methods for supporting a recording claim?
Currently, there are four verification methods that can prove your participation in a recording listed below:
i) Web Link (Official music video on Youtube, Record label or artist official website, Spotify, News)
ii) Supporting Document (Contract, receipts, album inlay, etc. in pdf format)
iii) Confirmation of Recording Form (CRF’s)
What happens if my claim is not verified?
You will not receive your royalty until your claim has been verified.
Others
I have a question, but it's not listed here. What should I do?
We’re happy to provide you the answers you need. Just reach out to us at info@rpm.my