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

Distribution Results for 2021-06 Period
Amount Distributed was 26.5 Billion JPY, 85.6% Compared to 2020-06 Period

On June 11, 2021, JASRAC distributed copyright royalties to rights holders including authors, composers and music publishers for the 2021-06 period. The amount distributed for the relevant period was 26,582,042,340 JPY, which is 85.6% compared to the same period of the previous year. (Administrative expenses, income tax etc. are deducted.)

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 second half of fiscal 2020 (October 2020 to March 2021). The distribution results of many fields of use are affected due to COVID-19.

< Performances, Major live concerts, etc. >
Due to a significant decrease in the number of concerts, the distribution for "Performances, etc." was 37.2% compared to the same period of the previous fiscal year, and the distribution for "Major live concerts, etc." was 40.5% compared to the same period of the previous fiscal year.


< Live performances and Karaoke at places of entertainment >
Due to closures and temporary closures of many stores, the distribution for "Live performances at places of entertainment" was 66.2% compared to the same period of the previous fiscal year, and the distribution for "Karaoke at places of entertainment" was 79.6% compared to the same period of the previous fiscal year.


< Interactive transmissions >
Due to the continuous expansion of subscription service and online video service markets, the distribution maintains a high record as in the previous fiscal year. Meanwhile, the distribution was 94.3% compared to the same period of the previous fiscal year as JASRAC made an early distribution and distributed two periods of royalties paid by some online services in the 2020-06 distribution.

Royalties were distributed to 2,159,067 works. The number of rights holders who received royalties, including distribution through music publishers, was 65,257 writers and 2,688 music publishers. In addition, royalties were distributed to 283,995 writers and 33,496 music publishers through 111 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 2021-06 Period

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