Performance Royalties

Performance Royalties are payments made to a songwriter or publisher for the public performance or broadcast of a musical work. Public performance refers to playing a song on the radio, on television, in bars and nightclubs, at concert venues, and other public places. Performance royalties are collected by performing rights organizations such as ASCAP in North America and collective management organizations such as SACEM internationally.

Related Terms:

• Performing Rights Organizations (PRO) 

• Collective Management Organizations

Related Article:

• What are Performance Royalties?

Related Resources:

• Song Structure