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All performers and groups featured on the phonogram must be included in the phonogram report. Even if a performer is not a client of Gramex or any other collective management organisation, they must still be included in the artist share information. If the performer’s Gramex number or international IPN (International Performer Number) is not known, the performer’s date of birth must be provided in addition to their name. For a group (such as a choir or orchestra), you may provide a Gramex number, Business ID, or another identifying number. In addition, a freely drafted letter of authorisation should be attached to the phonogram report, stating that the performers in the group assign any Gramex remuneration accrued to them to the association or organisation in question. Performers are assigned vocalist, musician, or conductor shares. Between one and six shares may be assigned to each performer (except for choirs and orchestras, which may be assigned more than six shares). As a general rule, one share may be regarded as representing one vocal or instrumental performance. A performer may be assigned conductor shares if they have conducted at least four other performers (a person cannot conduct themselves). Read also: How do I assign performer shares in a phonogram report?