WAMI Distributes Royalties of Rp 96 Billion, After Dark Composer Receives Rp 730 Million!

Kapanlagi.com - The Collective Management Institution (LMK) Wahana Musik Indonesia (WAMI) officially announced the new schedule for royalty distribution for its members. Starting in 2025, royalty payments will be made three times a year, specifically in March, July, and November.

This policy aims to increase efficiency and ensure that copyright holders receive their rights more optimally. In addition to the schedule change, WAMI also introduced a minimum royalty distribution system for composers or songwriters who have joined before December 31, 2024.

Every member is guaranteed to receive at least Rp 500 thousand, especially for those whose works have not been well documented. "This is one way WAMI distributes royalties fairly while we continue to improve ourselves," said Adi Adrian, President Director of WAMI.

In the royalty distribution for the March 2025 period, WAMI also released a list of the top 50 highest royalty recipients. One of the most attention-grabbing is composer Mohamad Indra Gerson, who earned Rp 730.8 million thanks to the song After Dark that he wrote for Texas-based singer, Mr. Kitty. This amount marks the largest payment WAMI has made in a single distribution period to a composer.

Another prominent name on the list is Melly Goeslaw. This legendary composer and singer received royalties amounting to Rp 559.9 million, thanks to the popularity of her songs such as Ayat-Ayat Cinta popularized by Rossa, as well as Gantung and Ada Apa Dengan Cinta (feat. Eric Erlangga) which he sang himself.

1. Other Musicians Who Receive Royalties

In addition to them, several other musicians also received royalties in significant amounts, including Eross Candra, Ade Govinda, and Doel Sumbang. Not only well-known musicians, but some songwriters who rarely receive media attention are also on the list of large royalty recipients, such as Thomas Arya, famous for the songs Berbeza Kasta and Satu Hati Sampai Mati, as well as Kohar Kahler, the legendary songwriter of Tiada Lagi popularized by Mayangsari in the late 90s.

WAMI also ensures royalty payments to the heirs of songwriters, including the heirs of the late Tony Koeswoyo, who is among the top 20 royalty recipients for this period. This step demonstrates WAMI's commitment to protecting copyright and ensuring royalties reach those entitled.

2. Continuously Improving

The total royalties distributed during this period reached Rp 96 billion, sourced from various channels such as digital platforms, non-digital performances, and revenue from abroad. WAMI members can monitor the progress of this distribution through the official digital channels provided.

"With this change, we hope that the distribution of royalties becomes more transparent and accurate. We will continue to improve to enhance services for our members," concluded Adi Adrian.

(kpl/pur/ums)