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Japanese Society for Rights of Authors,
Composers and Publishers
(JASRAC)

Distribution Results for 2020-12 Period
Amount Distributed was 26.5 Billion JPY, 92.1% Compared to 2019-12 Period

On December 14, 2020, JASRAC distributed copyright royalties to rights holders including authors, composers and music publishers.

The amount distributed for 2020-12 period was 26,560,335,687 JPY, which is 92.1% compared to the same period in the previous year.(Administrative expenses, income tax etc. are deducted) JASRAC also decided to bring forward the schedule for distributing royalties to rights holders. (Please refer to article Regarding the Distribution Schedule of Royalties)

JASRAC distributes copyright royalties paid by music users to rights holders on a quarterly basis (March, June, September and December). This distribution primarily reflects royalty income in the first half of fiscal 2020 (April 2020 to September 2020). The distribution results of the following fields of use are affected due to the spread of COVID-19.

<Interactive transmissions>
The distribution was 123.6% compared to the previous fiscal year due to the continuous expansion of subscription service and online video service markets.

<Performances, Major live concerts, etc.>
The distribution was 41.2% compared to the previous fiscal year due to the cancellation and postponement of concerts and events caused by the spread of Covid-19.

<Videogram>
The distribution was 75.6% compared to the previous fiscal year due to the suspension and postponement of product sales caused by the spread of Covid-19.

Royalties were distributed to 2,107,071 works. The number of rights holders who received royalties, including distribution through music publishers, was 64,000 writers and 2,683 music publishers. In addition, royalties were distributed to 275,385 writers and 33,445 music publishers through 114 foreign sister organizations.

JASRAC will continue to strive for the development of the music industry and music culture through the distribution of remuneration back to creators and rights holders.

Distribution Results for 2020-12 Period



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