SoundExchange Royalty Collection: Who Qualifies and What You Get
Learn how featured artists and copyright owners can collect digital performance royalties from satellite and internet radio.
This scheme allows musicians and copyright owners to collect royalties earned when their recorded music is played on digital radio services.
Who it's for
This system is specifically designed for those who hold rights to recorded music. This includes featured artists who perform on the tracks and the sound recording copyright owners who hold the legal rights to those recordings. If you are a musician or a rights holder looking to claim earnings from digital broadcasts, you may qualify.
What you get
You receive digital performance royalties. These are payments generated specifically when your music is broadcast through satellite radio or internet radio services. These royalties ensure that creators are compensated when their sound recordings are played on these specific types of digital platforms.
What it costs you
It is completely free to register for this collection service. There are no upfront fees required to sign up and begin the process of tracking your digital performance royalties.
The catch to know
The most important thing to understand is that registration is not a single, all-in-one process. You must register separately for different types of shares. You need to complete a registration for "Featured Artist" shares and a separate registration for "Copyright Owner" shares. If you only register for one, you may miss out on the money owed to you under the other category.
How to apply
- Visit the official SoundExchange portal.
- Identify your roles, such as whether you are acting as a featured artist or a copyright owner.
- Complete the registration process for each specific role separately to ensure all shares are covered.
- Follow the prompts to provide the necessary information to verify your rights.