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September 21, 2023
Japanese Society for Rights of Authors,
Composers and Publishers
(JASRAC)
Distribution Results for the 2023-09 Period
- Amount Distributed was 33.5 Billion JPY, 109.3% Compared to the 2022-09 Period -
On September 8, 2023, the Japanese Society for Rights of Authors, Composers and Publishers (JASRAC) distributed copyright royalties to rights holders including authors, composers, and music publishers for the 2023-09 period. The amount distributed for the relevant period was 33,518,724,304 JPY, which is 109.3% compared to the same period of the previous fiscal year and a record high for September. (*1)
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 between January 2023 to June 2023. (*2)
< Major topics by usage category >
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Performances, etc. Major live concerts, etc. |
Due to an upward trend in the admission fees (ticket price), which are a basis for calculating royalties, the distribution for "Performances, etc." was about 1.28 billion JPY (122.4% of the same period of the previous fiscal year). In addition, as the number of performances of both domestic and overseas artists in domes and arenas have been increasing, the distribution for "Major live concerts, etc." was about 930 million JPY (304.5% of the same period of the previous fiscal year). |
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Foreign income (performance and reproduction) |
The income from the U.S., Italy, France, and Korea for the royalty of interactive transmissions increased, so the distribution for "Foreign income (performance)" was about 300 million JPY (238.7% of the same period of the previous fiscal year) and the distribution for "Foreign income (reproduction)" was about 80 million JPY (150.7% of the same period of the previous fiscal year). |
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Interactive transmissions |
The markets for online video services and music subscription services still show steady growth and the license agreements with some transmission services have been renewed, so the distribution for "Interactive transmissions" was about 11.4 billion JPY (107.6% of the same period of the previous fiscal year). |
The number of works subject to distribution was 2,465,610 works. Rights holders who are entitled to receive royalties, including distribution through music publishers, amount to 74,532 writers and 2,861 music publishers. Furthermore, royalties are distributed to 327,137 writers and 37,859 music publishers through 114 foreign sister societies.
JASRAC will continue to strive for the development of the music industry and music culture by returning to creators and rights holders the compensation they deserve.
*1. When the money is wired to right holders, deductions will be made from the aforementioned distribution amounts, including administrative expenses and income tax.
*2. Time required from receipt to distribution of royalties differs depending on the category.
(Reference) Distribution results for 2023-09
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