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The Sound Recording Special Payments Fund ("SRSPF") (formerly known as the
Phonograph Record Manufacturers' Special Payments Fund) provides one of the best benefits
available to musicians under the collective bargaining agreement between the
American Federation of Musicians (AFM)
and the recording industry. The SRSPF website was created to provide musicians with information
and facts about how the SRSPF works and to offer musicians an easy way to access the details of their
prior years distributions or tax reporting and recording session statements. Musicians can also sign
up for direct deposit to receive annual distributions or update their change of address or other
contact information. All it takes is a few moments to fill out the registration form to become a
member of the SRSPF website.
The SRSPF website helps musicians:• Learn about the SRSPF • Determine who is eligible for annual distribution payments • Understand how distributions are calculated • Find out if they have unclaimed funds from a prior distribution year As a Registered Member you can: • Update your contact information • Arrange for Direct Deposit • View your prior years recording sessions and wage statements • View your prior years W-2 or T4A tax statements • Submit a claim for your unclaimed funds from a prior year, if any Have questions about your distribution payment or other inquires regarding the SRSPF?
Then go to the easy to use Frequently Asked Questions or
FAQ's section.
Do you need to contact the SRSPF?
Click on the Contact Us section and contact
the Fund which ever way is most convenient for you.
Would you like to visit other musician Funds or organizations?
Click on the SRSPF Industry Links section.
Want to know if you're in the SRSPF's database?
Click Check Our Records
to see if your name appears in the SRSPF's database. If it does, proceed to the "Website registration form"
link contained in the question below. If not, still fill out the Website registration form and submit it.
After we receive and process the form, we will contact you by E-mail with instructions to activate your account.
Want to become a member of our website?
Visit the Membership Section and complete a
Website registration form.
Rules governing the SRSPF website:
The official rules governing operation of the SRSPF are set forth in the Sound Recording Labor Agreement and the Sound Recording Special Payments Fund Agreement. The terms of these Agreements will control in the event of any inconsistency between those terms and any provisions described on this website. |
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