T h e n e w s l e t t e r f o r P P C A A r t i s t s MARCH

Regards

Stephen Peach CEO

The PPCA Board is comprised of representatives from the four key record labels in Australia (being Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Warner Music Australia, EMI Music Australia and Universal Music Australia), as well as three directors representing the interests of Australian recording artists who are registered with PPCA under its direct distribution scheme. Two of those directors are appointed to the Board by popular vote of registered recording artists and the third is by invitation following a recommendation by the Music Managers’ Forum (on behalf of artist managers).

PPCA has recently agreed to broaden the Board representation of PPCA licensors by introducing a new Licensor Representative Director position. This move reflects the significant number of copyright owners who have granted licences to PPCA and will allow increased representation for licensors at Board level. Following an election by PPCA licensors earlier this year, Clive Hodson, Head of ABC Music, has been appointed to this position. Clive brings with him over 25 years of experience in the music industry, which includes representing ABC Music as a Board member of the Association of Independent Record Labels (AIR).

Lindy Morrison also returned unopposed for a further two year term as an Artist Representative Director to the Board. Lindy will continue to work with Greg Macainsh and Bill Cullen in representing the interests of artists on the Board.

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Pictured from left: Greg Macainsh, Lindy Morrison, Clive Hodson, John O’Donnell and Stephen Peach.

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Managing Director, EMI Music Australia Managing Director, Universal Music Australia One Louder Entertainment Chairman & CEO, Sony Music Entertainment Australia & NZ Head of ABC Music Artist Representative Artist Representative President & CEO, Warner Music Australasia

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PPCA completed its annual distribution of surplus funds in late December, issuing over 1,100 cheques to registered Australian recording artists and Licensors. We are pleased to report that in the financial year ending June 2005, PPCA’s distribut-able surplus increased to over $10 million, representing an impressive 13.5% increase on the previous year.

PPCA is now in its sixteenth consecutive year of growth in licence income, licence numbers and distributable surplus – certainly a trend that we hope to maintain in the years to come.

Artists registered with PPCA will understand the importance of keeping us informed of new releases and changes to contact details. Any recording artist with questions on the Artist Direct Distribution Scheme or the registration process is encouraged to contact PPCA’s Distribution Department for assistance.

PPCA continues to initiate projects aimed at increasing the awareness of PPCA in the artist community. Last year we announced our partnership with The AMP 2005, a new music industry prize which will reward an Australian music artist (or group of artists) a cash prize of $25,000 (provided by PPCA) in recognition of their outstanding creativity during a particular year.

The Amp Shortlist 8 was announced recently and we look forward to the winners event in early March. The winner of The Amp 2005 will not only take home the cash prize , but also enjoy significant publicity to boost the profile of their album. I’d like to congratulate each of the acts which made the shortlist as this is certainly a great achievement in itself.

As always, PPCA welcomes your feedback and shoulld you require any further information PPCA, please contact us on (02) 8569 1133.(www.ppca.com.au), for all of the latest information on our activities.

PPCA is pleased to announce its Board Of Directors for 2006

PPCA Announces Board for 2006

PPCA Most Broadcast Artists 2005 - Top 20

PPCA Most Broadcast Recordings 2005 - Top 20

The PPCA Most Broadcast Awards recognise outstanding broadcasting achievement over the previous financial year for both recording artist and record label. They demonstrate which artist, single recording and country artist received the most airplay on the radio.

Congratulations to Missy Higgins, winner of the 2005 PPCA Most Broadcast Australian Recording for ‘Scar’ Pictured with John Watson, President, Eleven: A Music Company.

SHE WILL BE LOVED SCAR REASON, THE BOULEVARD OF BROKEN DREAMS SUNDAY MORNING I DON’T WANT TO BE IT’S TOO LATE FOUR TO THE FLOOR WHAT YOU WAITING FOR? WELCOME TO MY LIFE (ALBUM VERSION) CALL ON ME (RADIO EDITION) PUSH UP JUST WANNA LIVE SPARE ME THE DETAILS PIECES OF ME KARMA LONELY NO MORE LOSE MY BREATH I BELIEVE IN YOU IN THE SHADOWS

Maroon 5 Missy Higgins

Hoobastank Green Day Maroon 5

Gavin Degraw Evermore Starsailor

Gwen Stefani Simple Plan

Eric Prydz Freestylers

Good Charlotte Offspring, The

Ashlee Simpson Alicia Keys

Rob Thomas Destiny’s Child Kylie Minogue

Rasmus, The

Kylie Minogue (AUS) Maroon 5 (USA) U2 (IRL) Missy Higgins (AUS) Green Day (USA) Simple Plan (USA) Avril Lavigne (USA) Britney Spears (USA) Powderfinger (AUS) Delta Goodren (AUS)

Jet (AUS) Kelly Clarkson (USA) Destiny’s Child (USA) Anastasia (USA) Gwen Stefani (USA) Nelly (USA) Robbie Williams (UK) Eminem (USA) Guy Sebastian (AUS) Pete Murray (AUS)

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PPCA Most Broadcast Australian Recording

2005 – ‘Scar’

by Missy Higgins

The annual PPCA lists (for the financial year ending June 2005) show thirteen of the 2005 Top 50 Most Broadcast Artists* were Australian acts, while 22 local tracks featured in the 2005 Top 100 Most Broadcast Recordings*.

To view the PPCA Most Broadcast lists in full, go to www.ppca.com.au. These charts are measured by collating the titles that appear in the PPCA radio/TV broadcast logs during the period July to June each year. Bold denotes Australian Artist.

The 11th Annual Deadly’sPPCA was pleased to sponsor the 2005 Deadlys – Australia’s only national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander music, sport, entertainment and community awards. Held at the Opera House and broadcast on SBS, this year’s awards were a great success and a great opportunity for PPCA to celebrate and support indigenous Australian recording artists.

Pictured: Ernie Dingo and Troy Casser-Daley.

PPCA completed its annual distribution of surplus funds in late December, issuing just over 1,100 cheques to licensors and registered Australian recording artists.

PPCA’s distributable surplus of $10,015,587, represents another record and an increase of 13.5% on the previous year.

Once again it’s pleasing to report that, due to an increase in artist registrations, the sum paid directly to registered artists was larger than previous years. In addition, the number of Licensors also increased over the period to over 500 copyright owners representing the catalogues of over 5,000 labels.

All eligible artists are reminded to register each new recording with PPCA as it is released, in order to maximize their potential annual distribution. Any recording artists with questions on the Artist Direct Distribution Scheme, or the registration process, are encouraged to contact PPCA’s Distribution Department for assistance.

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Support Act Limited is the music industry’s benevolent fund which aims to provide relief and assistance to members of the Australian music industry who are in need or suffering hardship or distress. The Melbourne Cup lunch remains SAL’s principle fund raising event and in 2005 another successful lunch was attended by over 100 music industry representatives.

Guests were treated to a fantastic performance by Brian Cadd and a surprise appearance by Leo Sayer.

Annual Support Act Limited Melbourne Cup Lunch

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Pictured: 1. Lindy Morrison (National SAL Coordinator and PPCA Board Member left) with Dinah Lee. 2. Leo Sayer drawing a winner in the raffle with Lynne Small. 3. Brian Cadd performing on stage.

Previous editions of On the Record – PPCA’s newsletter for Artists can be viewed on our website, www.ppca.com.au

The 2005 PPCA Annual Report is now available online at www.ppca.com.au

Content Stephen Peach Christy Hayes

Photos Christy Hayes Andrew Rosenfeld and Warners used by permission

Design This is Ikon

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Compiled by actual record sales throughout Australia by ARIA.

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THE SOUND OF WHITE BREAKAWAY IT’S TIME LOVE, ANGEL, MUSIC, BABY MONKEY BUSINESS AMERICAN IDIOT IN BETWEEN DREAMS X & Y BACK TO BEDLAM IN YOUR HONOR

Missy Higgins Kelly Clarkson Michael Buble

Gwen Stefani Black Eyed Peas

Green Day Jack Johnson

Coldplay James Blunt Foo Fighters

Anthony Callea The Pussycat Dolls

Akon Crazy Frog

Nelly feat. Tim McGraw Will Smith

Mario Nitty

Gorillaz Black Eyed Peas

ARIA End Of Year Charts 2005

ARIA Top 100 Albums 2005

ARIA Top 100 Singles 2005