Sep 26, 2018

White Sky Royalties Update - Issue #2

By White Sky • Issue #8 • View online

News and views from the money side of music.

Deadline time …

The time is arriving to get your live performance registrations in for BMI and ASCAP members:

BMI Live deadline — 21st Dec for performances in the period Apr 17 — Sept 17. Get them in here.
ASCAP OnStage deadline — 31st Dec for performances in the period Jul 17 — Sept 17. Get them in here.

In the news …

King Gizzard release the masters of their new album for free so fans can press vinyl themselves: A brand new model? Our thoughts on the concept and the implications it has in the current industry climate.
Player v. UMG: The Case of the Missing Royalties: It’s alleged that Universal were clipping 25% off the ticket for “intra-company payments.” Not as uncommon as you might think.
Billboard Charts to add to add more weight to paid streams: So … If you pay more for music, your musical opinion is worth more in the charts? And how does this then effect escalations? Discuss.
Q: “How much do I make from my music on Facebook?”: A: Absolutely nothing. But how will it play out once a deal is done?

WSRA Service Spotlight

Royalty Health Check: A complete overview of your current royalty income setup and “well-being”. A super simple report that includes:

An easy to follow Royalty Flow Diagram, showing how your income should be flowing to you.
Key contract points and advice on potential pitfalls.
Key royalty statement and income receipt dates relevant to you.
Assessment of your current royalty income set-up and potential issues.
Health Improvement recommendations.

Organise a routine check-up for your artists or find out more, right here.

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