#musicroyalties — Public Fediverse posts

Black music generated £24.5bn — about 80% of UK recorded-music value across three decades. Yet Black creators still face documented pay and opportunity gaps. I followed the money, the royalty rules and the receipts. #BlackMusic #MusicRoyalties #Aremuorin

http://aremuorin.me/2026/10/05/black-music-80-percent-uk-music-value-royalties-black-creators/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

DistroKid Pays the Master. IPRS Pays the Song. Collect Both.

A song can stream and still never pay its writer. Distributors such as DistroKid pay the master recording. Performing rights societies such as IPRS pay the composition and lyric...

https://wowhow.cloud/blogs/distrokid-pays-the-master-iprs-pays-the-song-two-royalty-pipes-india-2026

#wowhow #MusicRoyalties #IPRS #DistroKid

3️⃣ Head of Instagram Adam Mosseri criticises Australia’s digital duty of care by telling us that we’ll hate an algorithm-free feed.

4️⃣The ACCC has authorised APRA’s music licensing arrangement again – this time for 5 years.

5️⃣ AI bosses are in agreement we need to slow AI development and the world needs to listen.

➡️ Read the full round-up online: https://elliottbledsoe.wtf/wtf-now-52/

#WTFnow #Instagram #DigitalDutyOfCare #music #APRAAMCOS #MusicRoyalties

3️⃣ A UK court dismissed a class action fronted by Blur drummer Dave Rowntree about music royalties but seems to just accept data gaps as a reality for collecting societies.

➡️ Read the full round-up online: https://elliottbledsoe.wtf/wtf-now-42/

#WTFnow #music #MusicRoyalties

Universal Music Group Secures Digital Pact: Royalties and AI Guardrails

Universal Music Group and TikTok signed a new deal on 23 May 2026. This agreement protects artist royalties and stops unauthorized AI music use on TikTok.

#universalmusic, #tiktoknews, #musicroyalties, #airegulation, #musicindustry

https://newsletter.tf/universal-music-tiktok-ai-royalty-deal-2026/

Universal Music Group has returned its full music catalog to TikTok today. This deal includes new rules to stop AI from copying artists without their permission.

#universalmusic, #tiktoknews, #musicroyalties, #airegulation, #musicindustry
https://newsletter.tf/universal-music-tiktok-ai-royalty-deal-2026/

😼 And the unfair dismissal case between Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and pianist Jayson Gillham is before the courts. Plus there are updates on Jo Loewenthal’s push for transparency in the global music royalty system and Paramount is proactively upselling the Warner Bros. merger.

Read the full round-up at elliottbledsoe.wtf.
https://elliottbledsoe.wtf/wtf-now-35/

#MusicRoyalties #CollectingSocieties

https://www.europesays.com/people/39230/ Zohran Mamdani Still Earns Royalties From His Short-Lived Rap Career #MusicRoyalties #NewYork #ZohranMamdani

Here's WTF happened this week:

A funding gap sees the future of 2SER at risk, Live Nation Concerts was declared a monopolist in the US and indie venues in the UK calling for transparency from the music collecting society PRS for Music.

https://elliottbledsoe.wtf/wtf-now-31/

#CommunityRadio #2SER #Music #LiveNation #Copyright #MusicRoyalties

I was pretty flatout with WikiCon Australia 2026 Canberra but here's what happened this week:

An Australian musician is raising awareness about the opacity of the international music royalty system and news organisations blocking archiving by the Wayback Machine threaten the historical record.

https://elliottbledsoe.wtf/wtf-now-30/

#Copyright #Music #MusicRoyalties #InternetArchive #WaybackMachine @wm_au

@elliottbledsoe This is a fascinating look at how royalty collection is expanding into the gaming space. As these digital ecosystems grow, the need for verified, day-one ownership data becomes even more critical for creators. Thanks for the breakdown! 🎹 #MusicRoyalties #MusicTech

@HPMusic Royalty investing is a game changer for the industry. But for the assets to be investable, the underlying data has to be bulletproof. Professional split sheets are the first step in turning a song into a reliable financial asset. 🎹 #MusicRoyalties #MusicBusiness

Independent artists are now receiving nearly half of all Spotify royalty payouts. The shift is real, but you only see that money if your credits are actually locked in. Don't leave your publishing to chance.

#SplitChord #MusicRoyalties #IndieArtist #SplitSheets

The UK music collecting society is pursuing Steam, PlayStation has been toying with dynamic pricing and Crikey breakdown Palantir Technologies' Australian Defence contract.

And: Katy Perry lost a trade mark battle with an Australian fashion designer, La Trobe University appointed an AI Pro Vice-Chancellor and the Oversight Board wants Meta to do more to identify AI content.

https://elliottbledsoe.wtf/wtf-now-25/
#music #MusicRoyalties #Steam #PlayStation #DynamicPricing #AIandMilitaryUses #TradeMarks

https://www.europesays.com/africa/100177/ Peter Okoye admits co-signing account in court testimony #CelebrityNews #CourtCase #efcc #EntertainmentNews #JudeOkoye #LagosHighCourt #LagosStateHighCourt #MrP #MusicRoyalties #Nigeria #NigerianMusic #NorthsideEntertainment #PSquare #PaulOkoye #PeterOkoye #SquareRecords #Testimony

Want to earn money while you sleep? Musicians & investors, listen up!

Music royalty investing = passive income every time a song plays.
✅ Stable cash flow
✅ High ROI potential
✅ Recession-proof & low-risk

Platforms to start: Royalty Exchange, SongVest, ANote Music, JKBX

💬 So… would you invest in a viral TikTok hit or a timeless classic? Comment & tag a friend to debate!

🔗 Full guide: https://www.hpmusic.id/en/post/how-to-invest-in-music-royalties-earn-passive-income-like-a-pro

#MusicRoyalties #InvestInMusic #RoyaltyInvesting #MusicBusiness #HPmusic

“Stop! Want passive income from music? Here’s how you can earn money every time a song plays on Spotify, YouTube, or the radio!”

💰 Stable cash flow & high ROI
🎧 Own part of timeless songs or trending hits
📈 Low-risk alternative investment

💬 Comment: Which would you invest in first — viral hits or timeless classics?

📲 Full guide: https://www.hpmusic.id/en/post/how-to-invest-in-music-royalties-earn-passive-income-like-a-pro

#MusicRoyalties #PassiveIncome #InvestInMusic #RoyaltyInvesting #MusicBusiness #HPmusic

www.makingascene.org/breaking-chains
#musicbusiness #musicpromotion #indiemusic #indieartists #musicpr #roots #blockchain #ether #ethereum #musicindustry #songwriters #royaties #musicroyalties #streaming #musicstreaming #blockchainstreaming #nft #streaming #blockchain #musicbiz #wam #wearethemusic

Publishing & Royalties are complex. No easier way to say that. But they’re required for getting paid for your music, whether on Streaming, Radio, or TV. We can help. https://CoreZeroStudio.com
#corezerostudio #mainerecordingstudio #maine #musicroyalties #musicpublishing #publishing

Here's WTF happened last week:

1️⃣ The Trump administration's second term has been rapidly dismantling agencies like USAID and targeting the EPA but the arts have also been affected.

2️⃣ Spotify keeps adding audiobooks despite the music industry’s concerns bundled subscriptions are pushing down music royalties.
#Trump #PerformingArts #Spotify #Music #MusicRoyalties
https://eb.wtf/40W0yNc
#Trump #PerformingArts

4️⃣ Spotify thinks it is the saviour of music. Ben Eltham disagrees.
#Music #MusicRoyalties #Spotify @beneltham.bsky.social
https://eb.wtf/40W0yNc

3/ Spotify’s mechanical rights royalties have decreased dramatically and it is not clear why. Seems that’s another reasoning for Björk to hate on the music streaming platform.
#Spotify #Copyright #MusicRoyalties #MusicStreaming #Bjork

Blockchain broadens music royalty access on Audius with ICE deal - A new multi-territory licensing agreement between Audius and ICE opens u... - https://cointelegraph.com/news/audius-ice-partnership-global-royalties #decentralizedmusic #globalmusicrights #audiuspartnership #musicroyalties #artistearnings #blockchain #audius #ice

#TheMetalDogArticleList #BLABBERMOUTH CARMINE APPICE: 'I Will Never, Ever Play A Song On SPOTIFY' blabbermouth.net/news/carmine... #CarmineAppice #Spotify #MusicIndustry #Streaming #MusicBusiness #Vinyl #CDs #iTunes #Amazon #YouTube #Netflix #MusicStreaming #MusicRoyalties

#TheMetalDogArticleList
#BLABBERMOUTH
CARMINE APPICE: 'I Will Never, Ever Play A Song On SPOTIFY'

https://blabbermouth.net/news/carmine-appice-i-will-never-ever-play-a-song-on-spotify

#CarmineAppice #Spotify #MusicIndustry #Streaming #MusicBusiness #Vinyl #CDs #iTunes #Amazon #YouTube #Netflix #MusicStreaming #MusicRoyalties

"The way musicians are compensated is highly unfair. A new bill in the US Congress could fix that – and it’s about time."

How are musicians supposed to survive on $0.00173 per stream?: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/mar/28/new-law-how-musicians-make-money-streaming @dada_drummer

#MusicRoyalties #StreamingRoyalties #MusicStreaming #MusicBusiness #MusicIndustry

PETITION: By creating a new streaming royalty, the bill would help ensure that artists and musicians can build sustainable careers in the digital age.

#workingmusician #musicroyalties #streamingroyalties

https://weareumaw.org/make-streaming-pay

PETITION: By creating a new streaming royalty, the bill would help ensure that artists and musicians can build sustainable careers in the digital age.

#workingmusician #musicroyalties #streamingroyalties

https://weareumaw.org/make-streaming-pay

#musicians anyone in the UK recently joined #PRS / #MCPS ??
email says it takes roughly 5 working days for the application to be processed, but I'm currently at 12 working days and still waiting.

How long did it take for your application to go through until you got your welcome email with logon details?

#musicproduction
#musicroyalties

#TheMetalDogArticleList
#BraveWords
What Changes Are Coming To Music Royalties In 2023, And How Do They Work?
How are music royalties changing in 2023? It is difficult to say exactly how music royalties will change in 2023, but there are a few trends that seem to be emerging. One major trend is the increasing importance of streaming services,...

https://bravewords.com/news/what-changes-are-coming-to-music-royalties-in-2023-and-how-do-they-work

#MusicRoyalties
#ValueGapProtection
#NeighbouringRights
#DigitalCopyrightDirectives
#CopyrightLawChanges
#MusiciansRights

#TheMetalDogArticleList
#MetalInjection
Spotify Offers Exposure For Even Lower Royalty Rates
Getting paid in exposure rules. You can pay your bills with exposure, right?

https://metalinjection.net/its-just-business/spotify-offers-exposure-for-even-lower-royalty-rates

-and-metal-bands-suffer

#SpotifyRoyalties
#ArtistExposure
#MusicRoyalties
#MusicStreaming
#MetalMusic
#StreamingRoyalties

BLOG ENTRY: Beyond the Music, Irene Cara's Career Struggled To The End.

https://smoothjazzandmore.wordpress.com/2022/11/27/beyond-the-music-irene-caras-career-struggled-to-the-end/

#IreneCara
#MusicIndustry
#MusicRoyalties
#Flashdance
#Fame

Kobalt’s edge in changing the music industry - Kobalt Music Group is driving the music industry to provide more transparency and faster royalty pa... more: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Techcrunch/~3/E3NKFRf9gYI/ #intellectualpropertylaw #warner-music-group #kobaltmusicgroup #venturecapital #musicroyalties #entertainment #digitalaudio #recordlabels #royalties #startups #kobalt #media #music #ec-1