To join COSCAP as a writer you must have written or co-written at least one song that has been commercially released. The cost of joining as a writer member is a one-time fee of $176.25 VAT inclusive.

• Application forms should be properly filled in with all fields completed.

• The application should be made in the legal name of the applicant as it appears in your national identification card.

• Members should inform COSCAP immediately of any change in contact information including telephone and fax numbers and email addresses.

• The applicant should inform COSCAP of any trade names or pseudonyms (aliases) used.

• Each applicant must supply one passport sized, colour photograph.

• Application forms must be accompanied with completed writers’ work notification forms and a copy of the recording of the song.

• All members should keep COSCAP informed of all new works by completing Notification of Works forms on a regular basis to ensure that their royalties are accurately paid.

• Once your application has been duly submitted a recommendation is made by the CEO to the Council of Directors of COSCAP who will then decide whether you meet the requirements to become a member. You will then be notified in writing and if successful, you are required to attend an induction seminar and to pay the necessary membership fees. You will not become a member until all of these conditions have been met.

• All members join the organisation as a “provisional member” for a two year period.

• A provisional member has all the privileges and obligations of an active member but is not eligible to vote and is not eligible to hold any office of COSCAP. After a requisite two (2) year period, provisional members can become “active members”.

Download writer membership application form
Download COSCAP Writer Assignment Agreement