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Most defiantly!!! A publisher collects royalties for the songwriting/composition, while a distributor collects royalties for the sound recording (streams, downloads, sales)....
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Currency exchange rates (most royalties are calculated in USD/EUR).
Platform deductions (Spotify, Apple Music, etc. take their cut).
Distributor or publisher admin fees.
Delay...
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Unregistered works are not tracked properly, meaning you could lose royalties locally and internationally....
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The main difference between the two?
Publishing House = Song (composition rights)
They protect, register, and monetise the song itself, no matter who records it.
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No. Royalties are considered intellectual property (IP) income and remain payable as long as your music is generating revenue....
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Your royalties become part of your estate. They can be inherited by your beneficiaries (family, spouse, children, or anyone named in your will).
With a will: The royalties are paid to the heirs you named.
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Publishing Royalties (via SAMRO, CAPASSO): Songwriting and composition royalties keep being paid.
Needletime Royalties (via SAMPRA): Performer and recording royalties continue.
Sales & Streaming (via Distri...
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In South Africa (and most countries), copyright lasts for 50 years after the end of the year of your death.
During that time, your heirs will continue receiving royalties.
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1. Register with all societies (SAMRO, CAPASSO, SAMPRA, RISA) so your royalties are tracked.
2. Write a valid will naming your beneficiaries.
3. Inform your publisher and label who your heirs are.
4. Keep documentation updated...
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Yes, but it can be complicated. They will need to prove legal heirship through the Master of the High Court and submit documents to collecting societies to redirect royalties....
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An ISRC (International Standard Recording Code) is a unique identifier for your song recording. You need one for each track before distribution so royalties can be tracked correct...
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Yes, you can distribute music independently, but you may miss out on publishing royalties unless you handle registrations and reporting yourself....
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Digital Sales/Streams (Distributors): Paid via your distribution service (after platform deductions).
Mechanical Royalties (CAPASSO): Paid when music is reproduced (downloads, streams, covers).
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Publishing
- Ensures your songwriting/compositio...
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When you make us your publisher, you are appointing Indigenous Tunes to take care of the business and administration side of your music, while you focus on creating.
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A Composer Split Sheet is a written agreement that shows how the ownership and royalties of a song are divided among everyone who contributed to writing it (e.g., lyricist, compos...
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Some publishers charge upfront fees, while others (like Indigenous Tunes and others) may work on commission (taking an administration fee from collected royalties)....
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1. RISA – Issues ISRC codes for identifying your recordings globally.
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