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- Distribution Results for the 2024-12 Period- Amount Distributed Exceeds 35.3 Billion JPY, Up 6.5% from the 2023-12 Period -
- Amount Distributed Exceeds 35.3 Billion JPY, Up 6.5% from the 2023-12 Period -
On December 9, 2024, 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 2024-12 period, the amount distributed was 35,344,539,013 JPY, up 6.5% from the same period of the previous fiscal year, achieving a record high for December distributions. (*1)
JASRAC distributes copyright royalties paid by music users to rights holders on a quarterly basis (March, June, September, and December). The 2024-12 distribution primarily reflects royalty income between April 2024 and September 2024. (*2)
<Major topics by usage category>
| Performances, etc. Major live concerts, etc. |
Resulting from continued market growth driven by higher admission fees (ticket prices), which is the basis for royalty calculation, as well by expanded performance scales in relation to an increase in larger venues, distribution for "Performances, etc." was approximately 1.42 billion JPY (up 15.2% from the same period of the previous fiscal year), and distribution for "Major live concerts, etc." was approximately 1.13 billion JPY (up 34.1% from the same period of the previous fiscal year). |
| Interactive transmissions | Online video and music subscription markets continued to show steady growth, resulting in a distribution of approximately 14.15 billion JPY (up 21.4% from the same period of the previous fiscal year). |
The number of works subject to distribution was 2,575,759 works. Rights holders entitled to distribution, including distribution through music publishers, amounted to 82,328 writers and 3,014 music publishers. Furthermore, royalties are distributed to 326,325 writers and 37,553 music publishers through 117 foreign sister societies.
JASRAC will continue to strive for the development of the music industry and music culture by ensuring appropriate compensation for creators and rights holders.
(*1) Upon payment of royalties to right holders, deductions including administrative expenses and income tax are made from this amount.
(*2) The time required from receipt to distribution of royalties differs depending on the usage category.
(Reference) Distribution results for 2024-12