Spain's General Society of Authors and Publishers (SGAE) has collected a record €393.4 million in 2025, up 1% over 2024, and has distributed €360 million in royalties to its members in 2025, a 3.1% increase year-over-year. Since 2021, SGAE's revenues have grown by 52%. The Madrid-based organisation said that a significant contributor to distribution growth was linked to the reduction in administration fees to 16.57%. SGAE estimates that the gradual year-on-year decline in management fees has res...

The Calcutta High Court has found in favour of the Indian Performing Right Society (IPRS) by dismissing telecom provider Vodafone Idea's appeal of a lower court decision which ruled that a separate license from IPRS is required for underlying music and lyrics from recordings when they are communicated to the public. IPRS Chairman Javed Akhtar welcomed the ruling. “We are delighted with this decision and thank the Hon’ble Court for this stellar Judgement," said Akhtar. "It is a landmark moment wh...

PPL has signed Irish singer-songwriter CMAT for the collection of international neighbouring rights royalties. The British neighbouring rights society said that upon signing with PPL, CMAT will benefit from the organisation's "global reach and expertise in neighbouring rights." “CMAT is one of Ireland’s most distinctive and compelling voices, creating music that deeply connects with audiences around the world," said Kate Reilly, PPL’s Chief Membership and People Officer. "We’re proud that CMAT ...