Public performance
Any act of performing or transmitting a musical work to an audience beyond a small private circle — including broadcast on radio or TV, live concerts, digital streaming, playback in bars, restaurants, hotels, or retail spaces, and internet webcasting. Public performances require a license from the applicable PRO or CMO.
Articles about Public performance
publishing royalties vs mechanical royalties
Publishing Royalties vs Mechanical Royalties If you released a piece of music on Spotify or Apple Music, there is a strong chance you are owed multiple types of music royalties from different collecting societies. The music industry splits how royalties are paid by how the music is used.
Top 10 Ways to Maximize Your Music Royalties
If your catalog is leaving money on the table, it is usually down to metadata gaps, missing society registrations, or misdocumented splits. This practical music publishing checklist lays out ten high-impact, step-by-step actions, from registering with societies and standardizing DDEX metadata to claiming mechanicals and enrolling in Content ID, so you can increase and secure royalties across territories and revenue streams.
Secrets of Successful Music Licensing: Insider Tips from Music Supervisors
Music licensing can feel like navigating a labyrinth for many artists and composers, but understanding its intricacies is integral to maximizing royalties and ensuring your creative work reaches the right ears at the right time. Music supervisors, who are on the frontlines of this process, hold the keys to many of the industry's best-kept secrets.
The Cost of Fame: Understanding Music Distribution Fees and Royalties in 2023
The Cost of Fame: Understanding Music Distribution Fees and Royalties in 2025 In the ever-evolving landscape of the music industry, navigating the intricacies of music distribution can feel like trying to find a needle in a haystack. With 2025 just around the corner, it’s crucial for artists and composers to understand not only how to distribute their music but also the associated costs that could potentially eat into their hard-earned royalties.
The Ultimate Guide for Independent Musicians: Tips for Making It Big on Your Own
As an independent musician, navigating the intricacies of the music industry can be both daunting and exhilarating. With no record labels to rely on, it's crucial to carve out your own path and make a mark in this competitive field.
Case Studies: How Top Artists Navigate the Modern Music Distribution Landscape
In the rapidly evolving world of music distribution, top artists are continually adapting to new technologies and platforms to reach their audiences effectively. With digital music sales, streaming royalties, and a multitude of music distribution services available, understanding how successful musicians navigate this landscape can provide valuable insights for independent artists.
How to Register Your Lyrics and Protect Your Songwriting Rights
Introduction As an indie musician, your lyrics are your heart and soul poured into words—vulnerable, raw, and uniquely yours. However, the digital landscape is more akin to a bustling metropolis than a quiet retreat, with songs flying around like carrier pigeons on caffeine.
Music Rights Clearance: The Complete Process for Licensing Permissions
Music rights clearance is the operational work that turns a creative cue into lawful use—and it routinely breaks projects without a repeatable process. This guide gives a step-by-step, reference-style workflow to identify required rights, map ownership, execute licenses, and document compliance for common scenarios including sync, samples, covers, reissues and digital uses.
Understanding Performing Rights Organizations: How PROs Protect and Monetize Your Music
If you write, publish, or build systems around music, understanding PRO music rights is where unpaid royalties either get caught or slip away. This article breaks down how performing rights organizations operate, covering licensing models, reporting and metadata requirements, reciprocal cross-border flows, and a numeric distribution example that traces money from licensee to writer.