Kieran Goss is new chair of RAAP, succeeding the late Paddy Cole
Kieran Goss, chair, Recorded Artists Actors Performers (RAAP).
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Kieran Goss has been appointed as chair of the board of Recorded Artists Actors Performers (RAAP).
Goss succeeds the late Paddy Cole as chair of RAAP. He has been a founder and director of the Irish not-for-profit collective management organisation representing performers’ rights since its establishment in 2001.
A touring artist as part of the duo Kieran Goss & Annie Kinsella, Goss has been performing for over three decades. He also brings a deep understanding of performers’ rights, shaped by his legal background and long-standing advocacy for fair remuneration in the music industry.
Kieran Goss said: “It’s an honour to take on this role at a time when the protection of performers’ rights has never been more important. RAAP has always stood for fairness, transparency and putting performers first.
“I look forward to continuing that mission and building on the legacy of my friend and colleague, Paddy Cole.”
Goss's songs include 'Out of My Head', 'Wall of Tears (with Frances Black) and 'I Close My Eyes'. He also recorded a very popular acoustic version of the Motown classic 'Reach Out (I'll Be There)'. He has released ten albums to date.
RAAP was established following the introduction of the Copyright and Related Rights Act 2000. RAAP has 5,000+ members and manages royalty collections across more than 55 territories worldwide through a global network of partner organisations.
Colman Clinch, CEO of RAAP, said: “Kieran has been a passionate and principled advocate for performers’ rights since RAAP’s inception. He brings a deep understanding of the challenges facing artists, along with his legal insight and lived experience as a working musician.”
RAAP represents performers across all musical genres and career stages, from emerging independent artists to internationally renowned headline acts, ensuring that every performer’s contribution is valued and rewarded.
