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Publishing Royalties

An explainer on publishing rights and how to ensure rights holders and songwriters get paid fairly.

Essential Guide: Publishing Rights and Royalties on Bandcamp

Review what publishing royalties are, how they relate to copyrights, and how that's handled on Bandcamp.

Publishing royalty collection on Bandcamp

Flowchart: Publishing Rights & Royalties on Bandcamp

You can self-report your publishing rights details, such as ISRCs and composer information, in the track editor. This helps to ensure the royalties are paid to the rights holders.

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Why music metadata is important and how to add it to Bandcamp tracks.

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This article helps to explain the basics of songwriter rights and royalties, but for specific advice about your situation, it’s best to speak with a music rights professional in your…

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How to enable royalty collection for tracks and albums

Royalty Basics

Details on viewing your collected published royalties on your Bandcamp sales.

Where can I view publishing royalties collected on Bandcamp?

All digital sales and some merch sales that include a digital download will be subject to collection society accruals.

What sales are affected by collection society accruals?

We calculate the collection society amount based on your buyers' locations. It can also vary due to agreements between Bandcamp and publishing rights holders.

Why does the collection society amount vary for different sales?

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How to use Bandcamp if you are not affiliated with any collection societies.

I’m not affiliated with any societies. Will you be pulling money from my sales?

Collection societies calculate royalties based on the sales and streaming rates set by each society.

How does each collection society calculate royalties for its members?

Royalties are collected on Bandcamp Fridays.

Will you collect royalties on Bandcamp Fridays?

Sometimes. You can find more information on what sales are affected by collection society accruals here. 

Do PRO/CMO/Collection Society accrual fees apply to physical sales?

Info on collection societies and accruals

Collection Societies & Accruals

Most collecting societies around the world have reciprocal agreements that enable each other to collect royalties on behalf of the other. ...

What happens if I'm a member of PRS and MCPS but I sell a track in another jurisdiction such as Australia?  How will I receive my royalties?

How to initiate a dispute related to the royalty collection on your track or album.

How can I dispute royalty collection on a track or album?

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