APRA AMCOS has struck an agreement to represent the repertoire of Dutch copyright society Buma/Stemra via the Australasian rights society’s Pan Asian Multi-Territory Licensing (PAL) hub.

Buma/Stemra’s composer, lyricist and music publisher members number more than 30,000, including superstar DJ Tiësto and conductor André Rieu, all of whom will now be represented by APRA AMCOS through the multi-territory digital licensing and administration initiative.

The pan-Asian hub was announced in 2013 following a “groundbreaking deal with foundation member Universal Music Publishing. It exists to offer full-service digital licensing, processing and distribution for copyright holders across the Asian region, including India.

“The online market is growing rapidly in Asia,” comments Bernard Kobes, CEO of Buma/Stemra. “We’re thrilled that our members from now on will benefit from that growth. We really look forward to working closely together with the excellent APRA AMCOS team in order to maximize the revenue stream for our members.”

Adds Dean Ormston, CEO of APRA AMCOS: “We are excited to welcome our trusted society partner Buma/Stemra into our industry-leading Pan Asian Multi-Territory Licensing Hub. We look forward to working closely with the fantastic team at Buma/Stemra to help their members unlock the value of their works in what is an incredibly dynamic and hugely exciting digital market that spans both traditional digital music services and emerging world-leading social, gaming and user generated digital offerings that harness the incredible power of music.”

With Buma/Stemra on board, the total number of direct members to the hub rises to 12.