Can you trust Songtrust?
It is the only platform designed to collect mechanical royalties across many licensing companies. Plus, the fee and commission charge is definitely worth it. For other artists, it is up to you. It depends on your budget, and if you think it is worth it for you and your music.
Can you leave Songtrust?
You may cancel the Term at any time by sending an email to [email protected] with a request to cancel along with your email address and account number, or by calling (646) 727-4307.
What percentage does Songtrust take?
a 15%
Songtrust takes a 15% commission on all royalties we collect on your behalf. Songtrust also does not take any sync rights, so clients are free to procure licensing opportunities as they see fit.
Do I need Songtrust if I have BMI?
If you’re already registered with BMI (or any other performance rights organization), you are free to choose to have Songtrust manage parts of your music catalog and leave the rest to be done directly with your performance rights organization.
Does Songtrust collect all royalties?
Songtrust collects performance and mechanical royalties from about 95% of the music publishing market. If you use Songtrust, you have access to direct collection from 50+ societies, covering 150+ countries/territories. Songtrust allows you to collect your music publishing royalties globally all in one place.
Does Songtrust collect from SoundExchange?
Songtrust does not collect from SoundExchange as they collect different royalties. Songtrust collects royalties generated by compositions while SoundExchange collects digital performance royalties generated by master recordings.
Does Songtrust collect YouTube royalties?
Can Songtrust Collect My YouTube Royalties? Yes! Songtrust offers YouTube monetization as part of our worldwide publishing administration services. Upon registration, you are opted-in to using the YouTube Monitor in your Songtrust account.
Is Songtrust a pro?
Songtrust does not replace your Performing Rights Organization (PRO). We help you manage your current PRO catalog and make sure you receive all the performance and mechanical royalties that are generated outside your home territory. In order to use Songtrust’s services, you must be affiliated with a PRO.
Does Songtrust collect mechanical royalties?
Songtrust collects performance and mechanical royalties from about 95% of the music publishing market. Songtrust allows you to collect your music publishing royalties globally all in one place.
Who does Songtrust work with?
Because of this, Songtrust works with a wide range of interrelated parties, from record labels, publishing companies, and lawyers to songwriters, producers, and composers. In fact, more than 350,000 songwriters have put their trust in us to administer more than 3 million copyrights.
Should I use Songtrust?
Should you also join Songtrust? That depends. If you’re regularly receiving royalties from your PRO as a writer, and don’t want to set up a vanity publishing company, then you should absolutely join Songtrust. Otherwise you’re potentially leaving 50% of your royalties on the table.
Does Songtrust replace Ascap?
Songtrust acts as your global publishing administrator — a complementary role to your existing affiliation with such Performing Rights Organizations (PROs) as ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, and SOCAN.
Who are the employees of Songtrust music publishing?
After you have registered your song, Songtrust automatically manages the administration of music publishing assets, performing rights, and digital licensing. At Songtrust, there are more than 85 experienced employees, working to make global music publishing administration available to anyone, anywhere.
How much does it cost to set up Songtrust?
You need a publishing administrator like Songtrust to collect it. For a $100 setup fee and 15% commission, Songtrust will help you sign up with a PRO (ASCAP, BMI, SOCAN, IMRO, etc) if you’re not already. Next, they’ll register an unlimited number of songs with over 45 collection societies worldwide.
Do you have to join Songtrust to get royalties?
That depends. If you’re regularly receiving royalties from your PRO as a writer, and don’t want to set up a vanity publishing company, then you should absolutely join Songtrust. Otherwise you’re potentially leaving 50% of your royalties on the table.
Do you need to be registered with SoundExchange or Songtrust?
If you’re releasing and actively promoting your music, you needto be registered with a PRO and with SoundExchange. Those two agencies will most likely collect the vast majority of royalties for you. Should you also join Songtrust?