$200,000 will be distributed amongst local composers as their royalty payment

FIPRA

$200,000 will be distributed amongst local composers as their royalty payment

By Marika Rasekaseka

05/12/2021

FIPRA Board

$200,000 will be distributed amongst over 900 local composers as their royalty payment for 2020.

Fiji Performing Rights Association Director Eremasi Tamanisau says the payment will be done next month.

Tamanisau adds they have been rescheduling the FPRA Awards for the past two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

He confirms the awards will be held on 14th May next year at the Grand Pacific Hotel.

Tamanisau adds they will also be having their annual general meeting on the 11th of next month.

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