Musicians ‘missing millions' in PRO royalties

Musicians ‘missing millions’ in PRO royalties for 100K UK gigs

Musician are suing PRS For Music saying they’re missing millions in PRO royalties for songs performed at UK gigs. The suit claims the PRO failed to track the setlists for more than 100,000 UK gigs.

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How To Produce Sheet Music and Sell It Online

How To Produce Sheet Music and Sell It Online

Turn original compositions into a new income stream by selling sheet music directly through your website. This guide shows how to produce sheet music including how to set up a professional store, attract fans, and keep 100% of sales revenue without relying on third-party platforms.

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PROs Exacerbate Inequality Among Musicians [Michael Dorf]

Despite their mission to protect music creators, Performing Rights Organizations (PROs) often funnel royalties to major artists while leaving independent musicians behind, says Michael Dorf. The founder of the Knitting. Continue reading

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Why songs are peaking faster and then fading away?

Why songs are peaking faster and then fading away

1990s music fads came and went, but today’s viral songs and stars fade even faster. Using Spotify’s Top 50 charts, Chartmetric uncovered the fleeting nature of modern pop stardom and looked at why songs are peaking faster than ever.

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Guide to Music Copyrights

Simple Guide to Music Copyrights and Royalties [Drew Thurlow]

Music and tech exec Drew Thurlow offers a guide to music copyrights and royalties that breaks down four key income streams.

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Track Music Royalties and Get Paid with this Indie Guide

Tracking royalties can be simple with the right systems in place. This guide to Track Music Royalties and Get Paid shows how get organized, automate payouts, and ensure everyone gets paid accurately.

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U.S. Performing Rights are broken and unreasonable, says NIVA

The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) says that U.S. performing rights are broken and is demanding change. The comments came in a new letter filed with the Copyright Office which is investigating U.S. Performing Rights Organizations (PROs).

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Lyric Sheets: Why and When Musicians Need Them

Many artists miss out on big opportunities just because they don’t have lyric sheets ready. This quick guide shows why it matters and how to make one in minutes.

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Earnings signal time for fairer Spotify Songwriter Royalties

In this op-ed, Christ Castle argues that Spotify made billions while underpaying songwriters and musician. With new royalty talks coming, says the artist advocate, an increase in Spotify songwriter royalties is overdue.

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Guide to Songwriter Credits + Why Getting Them Right Matters

Getting songwriter credits right is crucial for making sure you get paid and recognized for your work. In this Guide to Songwriter Credits from CD Baby, find out what proper songwriter metadata is, why it’s important and how it can protect your rights.

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