International Bureau for the Exchange of Information and Co-Operation between Music Publishers

International Bureau for the Exchange of Information and Co-Operation between Music Publishers, Bureau International d'Information et de Coopération des Éditeurs de Musique
Founded: 1936
Sources: HB 1938

Officers

The officers of the Bureau are elected every two years ~by the General Assembly during the International Congress.

• Bielefeldt Secretary General
• François Hepp Vice Chairman (Vice President)
• B. Herzmansky Vice Chairman (Vice President)
• Ravizza Vice Chairman (Vice President)
• Horst Sander Chairman (President)
• Steffens Vice Chairman (Vice President)

Seats

• 1, Johannisplatz: Leipzig: Germany

Members in these countries

Affiliated associations, each of which appoints a corresponding member.
Argentina , Austria , Belgium , Brazil , Canada , Chile , Czechoslovakia , Denmark , Finland , France , Germany , Greece , Hungary , Hungary , Italy , Japan , Netherlands , Norway , Poland , Spain , Sweden , Switzerland , United Kingdom , United States of America , Uruguay , Yugoslavia ,

Object

To co-operate with all associations, Syndical Chambers, etc. of music publishers ; to supply information on questions relating to publishing, performing, mechanical and wireless rights, sales, Customs duties, etc.; to make a joint study of all problems affecting music publishers and to endeavour to improve their position; to take international proceedings against persons infringing copyright.

Finances

Annual subscriptions. The annual expenditure amounts to approximately Frs. 30,000.

Publications

The corresponding members receive information by circular about every six weeks.

Activities

General Assembly every two years.

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