SACEM Membership: Who Qualifies and What You Get
Learn how songwriters, composers, and publishers can join SACEM to collect royalties for their music performances in France.
SACEM is an organization that manages the rights of music creators. It works to ensure that those who create music are compensated through the collection and distribution of royalties when their songs are played in public.
Who it's for
This scheme is intended for individuals and entities working within the music industry. Specifically, it is for:
- Songwriters
- Composers
- Music publishers
What you get
The main benefit of membership is the collection and distribution of royalties for public performance. When your music is played in public settings, this organization manages the rights associated with those performances to ensure you receive the appropriate payments for your work.
What it costs you
Joining the organization requires a one-time registration fee. Once this initial payment is made, you are able to manage your creative rights through their systems.
The catch to know
The most important thing to remember is that you must manually register every single work you create. Membership alone does not automatically track your music; you are responsible for the "déclaration d'œuvre" (work declaration) for every piece of music to ensure you receive your "droits d'auteur" (author's rights) and subsequent payments.
How to apply
- Visit the official SACEM portal.
- Navigate to the membership section for your specific role.
- Complete the registration process.
- Pay the required one-time registration fee.
- Begin registering your individual works to ensure you receive your royalties.