JACAP was established in March 1998 and commenced operations in January 1999 as a national non profit organisation to take over the operations of the local Performing Right Society London (PRS) agency in the collective administration of music copyright in Jamaica. JACAP was the second recognised national collecting society to be established in the English speaking Caribbean.
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Founding MembersTo commemorate its 10th year in operation, JACAP at its 10th Annual General Meeting held on Sunday 22nd November 2009 at the Knutsford Court Hotel, honoured its founding members who have remained devoted contributors to the development of JACAP.
Read more: A Decade of Achievement
JACAP offers services to local, regional and foreign rights owners of musical works (i.e. composers, authors and music publishers) and to music users (i.e. persons and entities) that publicly perform, broadcast, diffuse by cable or record music or authorize the public performance, broadcast and recording of music.
If you are a composer, songwriter, or music publisher who wants to find out about becoming a JACAP member or a music user who wants to find out about obtaining a JACAP licence, telephone us at (876)948-6439 or (876)948-5937. You can also send us an e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit our offices at 21 Connolley Avenue, Kingston 4.
