About Eilam, Israeli Musicians' Performing Rights Society
About EILAM
EILAM is Israeli Association for the Rights of Performing Musicians. We represent performers and manage the rights to their recorded music and videos. Our mission is to license and protect the use of these works across public performances, broadcasts, and digital media.
Protecting Israeli Performers
By Israeli law, performers’ rights are protected only for works recorded within Israel. This means that sound recordings and music videos made abroad are not covered under the Israeli Performers’ Rights Law of 1984.
Although Israel ratified the Rome Convention in 2002, it opted for reservations that limit foreign performers’ protections to live broadcasts only, excluding phonograms.
Licensing Music in Israel
EILAM grants licenses to all major users of music in Israel — including radio and TV broadcasters, cellular companies and online content providers — allowing them to legally use Israeli recorded performances.
We also issue public performance licenses for music use in clubs, restaurants, bars, shops, and other venues across the country, through “Eshlam”, a registered partnership with Eshkolot.
Supporting Musicians
Revenue collected by EILAM is distributed to thousands of Israeli performers, providing them with a vital source of income. We’re committed to maximizing the value of their creative work and protecting their rights, both in Israel and internationally.
Revenue Sources
EILAM’s income comes from:
- Television and cable broadcasting
- Radio broadcasting
- Public performances
- Cellular services
- Internet and digital uses
- Private copying levy (blank media levy)
Our Mission & Goals
Our mission is to manage performers’ rights with efficiency and integrity — ensuring fair compensation for public and broadcast use of recorded music.
Our goals:
- Maximize value for our performer members
- Maintain world-class systems and data processes
- Provide excellent service to licensees and partners
- Foster a strong, motivated team environment
Our Team
The General Meeting
EILAM’s general meeting includes 22 musicians representing all genres of Israeli music. Their collective knowledge and experience guide our work and ensure balanced, inclusive decisions.
Management Team
Our Tel Aviv office is operated by a dedicated team, led by:
- General Manager
- Manager of the Royalties Department
- Finance and Operations Manager
- Legal Advisor
- Musician Relations Coordinator
- Secretariat
Contact Us
EILAM – Israeli Association for the Rights of Performing Musicians
6 Malchi Israel, Tel Aviv 64951, Israel
David Krivoshei – Chairman of the Board of Directors
Adir Vishnia – General Manager
adir@eilam.org.il | Tel: +972 3 695 9355 ext. 0
Orit Saposhnikof – Secretariat
orit@eilam.org.il | Tel: +972 3 695 9355 ext 0
Fax: +972 3 696 3528
Office Hours: Sunday–Thursday, 09:00–16:00