Notices & Press
Distribution announcements, tariff updates, AGM notices and member communications.
Annual General Meeting 2082 scheduled for Falgun 15
The 16th AGM will be held at Hotel Yak & Yeti, Kathmandu. Agenda and nomination forms available from the Secretariat.
MRCSN adopts updated split-sheet dispute resolution procedure
The revised procedure reduces the median resolution time from 90 days to 45 days through mandatory mediation.
MRCSN joins WIPO Connect as a reporting member
This upgrade enables automated ISWC assignment and bi-directional repertoire synchronisation with the global CIS-Net database.
Interaction and training on royalties held with valley police officers
A training session with 60 valley police officers was held on copyright and royalty enforcement under the guidance of the valley police chief.
Creators bring royalty case to police — interaction with valley police officers
Poet, lyricist and former Registrar Bisu Kumar KC provided training on copyright. Creators discussed royalty enforcement challenges with valley police.
CISAC Global Collection Report 2024
The CISAC Global Collection Report 2024 is now available. View the full report via the IPRS website.
NPR 3.5 million in music royalties distributed to over 100 creators
Royalties collected through the Digi-Tainment aggregator from Ncell network (2016–2019) have been distributed to over 100 creators.
Music royalties: others controlling creators' intellectual property
Secretary General B. Pandey is authorised to collect royalties under Section 39 of the Copyright Act 2059 and Rule 10(c) of the Regulations.
Hotels, restaurants and public transport must pay for playing music — or face penalties
Secretary General B. Pandey has issued letters to all entities publicly broadcasting music, requiring licence compliance or legal action.
Music licence check starts at Jagati checkpoint for public transport
Inspection began at Jagati, Bhaktapur under the direction of the Home Ministry and the District Administration Office.
Music licence inspection campaign starts in public transport from Bhaktapur
Under Copyright Act 2059, playing music in public transport without a licence is a punishable offence. Enforcement has now begun.
Campaign launched to bring music in public spaces under royalty framework
Green stickers for licensed music zones and red stickers for no-music zones are being placed at businesses across the valley.
Music royalty stickers placed at schools and restaurants in Anamnagar
Green stickers mark licensed 'music use zones' and red stickers mark 'music-free zones' following MRCSN's compliance drive.
MRCSN chairman Adhikari responds to Nepathya's social media post
Chairman Adhikari addresses misconceptions raised by Nepathya band's social media post about music royalty collection.
Welcome to Nepal, Bhutanese colleague
MRCSN warmly welcomes Tshering Wangmo, Chief Intellectual Property Officer of Bhutan, to Kathmandu for bilateral discussions.
Exciting updates from the 2024 CISAC General Assembly in Seoul
MRCSN songwriter B. Pandey reports from the 2024 CISAC General Assembly in Seoul on global royalty collection developments.
Establishing copyright is establishing another business
Under Nepal's Constitution Article 25, every citizen has the right to earn and protect property — including intellectual property such as music.
Shops and restaurants where music is heard must also pay royalties
Compensation claimed by creators can be in crores. Music Royalty Collection Society Nepal is authorised to collect on their behalf.
Schools and businesses claiming 'no music use' to receive 'No Music' stickers
Secretary General Pandey says entities that refuse to pay royalties will first receive a letter, then a 'No Music' sticker.
CISAC Meeting 2023 — Thailand
MRCSN songwriter B. Pandey participated in the CIAM Meeting in Thailand, representing Nepalese creators on copyright issues.
15th AGM of MRCSN
The 15th Annual General Meeting of MRCSN was held on Bhadra 10. The Secretary General's report was presented to Full Members.
Why must you pay royalties when listening to music?
Royalties are payments for intellectual property created by the creator's mind — protected under Nepal's Copyright Act 2059.
MRCSN marks 17th anniversary on Music Royalty Day
On the occasion of Music Royalty Day, MRCSN celebrated its 17th foundation day with a programme.
President's Office writes urging implementation of filmmakers' 10-point demands
The President's Office has written to the Prime Minister's office requesting action on the 10-point demands of the film industry.
1,638 creators to receive NPR 2.71 crore in royalty distribution
MRCSN will distribute NPR 2,71,26,000 to 1,638 creators. Statements will be available in the member portal.