Does Symphonic own my recordings?
Absolutely not.
We will be representing your sound recording rights to the neighboring rights societies to collect the royalties on your behalf. We assume no contractual ownership of your sound recordings whatsoever.
My music sells great! Am I earning Neighboring Rights royalties?
Most neighboring rights collections take place in non-US territories, so if your catalog has activity in those territories, you may have revenue waiting for you. For activity in the U.S. you could have statutory digital performance royalties at SoundExchange.
The royalties are earned mostly when your sound recordings are publicly performed and broadcast, not sold, although some societies use sales data in calculating certain incomes, particularly with regard to private copy remunerations.
Why does your service require approval?
We charge no fees for this service and only retain a fair percentage of the ensuing royalties.
If you don’t have much activity in non-U.S. markets, skipping International neighboring rights and only delivering to SoundExchange for U.S. digital performance revenue might make sense for you.
Where do you collect from?
We work with SoundExchange for Neighboring Rights, and their territories can be found here.
How do I know if I am earning Neighboring Rights royalties?If you are a sound recording owner, you could earn neighboring rights royalties from:
- Being played on the radio (terrestrial radio outside of the US, e.g., BBC)
- Being played on web radio services (e.g., Sirius XM)
- Being played on TV
- Public performance (e.g., being played in public places and businesses)
- Private copying levy (royalty to account for recorded music being copied domestically, paid on blank media bought for personal use)
- Being played on new online media (e.g. webcasts, simulcasting)
- Other
Note: The actual sources of income may differ from country to country.
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