On December 13, 2021, JASRAC distributed copyright royalties to rights holders including authors, composers and music publishers for the 2021-12 period. The amount distributed for the relevant period was 27,494,359,920 JPY, which is 103.5% compared to the same period of the previous fiscal 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 first half of fiscal 2021 (April 2021 to September 2021). Depending on the field of use, the distribution results continue to be affected due to COVID-19.

< Performances, etc. >
Although a decrease in the number of concerts and reduction in scale of concerts continue, the distribution was about 800 million JPY (189.9% compared to the same period of the previous fiscal year), because JASRAC shortened the duration from payment of royalties for each performance to distribution and distributed the royalties for two periods in the 2021-12 distribution.

< Karaoke at places of entertainment >
Due to closures and temporary closures of stores, the distribution was about 2.08 billion JPY (67.7% compared to the same period of the previous fiscal year).

< Videograms >
The distribution was about 1.99 billion JPY (114.4% compared to the same period of the previous fiscal year) due to the use of multiple hit products of animated films and idol groups.

< Interactive transmissions >
Due to the continuous expansion of subscription service and online video service markets, the distribution was about 8.89 billion JPY (117.9% compared to the same period of the previous fiscal year).

Royalties were distributed to 2,184,227 works. The number of rights holders who received royalties, including distribution through music publishers, was 66,268 writers and 2,749 music publishers. In addition, royalties were distributed to 284,976 writers and 34,165 music publishers through 113 foreign sister societies.

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 2021-12 Period