SACEM has disclosed that Sony Music, Warner Music and BMG have chosen the French rights society for the management of their mechanical rights in Europe. They join Universal Music, which has been associated with SACEM for the past 10 years on mechanical rights. "At a time when physical media (CDs, vinyl records) are proving they still hold an essential place in the music economy and in the hearts of many creators, SACEM is leading by example as the single European hub for mechanical rights manage...

France's rights society SACEM has disclosed that it will be applying a lower commission rate of 7% to online rights in 2026, down from 8% two years ago. Creative Industries News understand that SACEM's admin rate for online royalties has dropped by three percentage points in 10 years. In 2016, the rate was of 10%. It was first reduced to 9% in 2017 and to 8% two years ago. SACEM said the new rate reflects the society's increased efficiencies, as it accelerates its digital transformation "to prot...

The Irish Music Rights Organisation (IMRO) has expanded its partnership with technology provider Audoo, which has developed an audio tracking technology allowing to capture music played in public spaces. The collaboration, which started in May 2024, saw Audoo deploy its technology in Ireland, first in public spaces like bars and businesses, and in 2025 across several festivals to capture the music played on stage for royalty reporting. “The rollout of Audoo devices forms part of IMRO’s wider di...