SXSW 2025

Royalty Revolution: Speeding Up Songwriter Payments

Description:

Songwriters know firsthand just how broken the global royalty payments system is. Receiving royalties from streaming services can take months and in some cases years. The question is, with everything happening digitally, there’s no reason it should take that long. Legacy institutions have a vested interest in keeping the royalty payment system in the dark ages. This panel will explore just what is holding up progress and lay out alternative visions for songwriter payments systems.


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Takeaways

  1. Gain insights into why the current global royalty payment system is so slow and what specific factors contribute to the long delays songwriters face
  2. Learn about alternative systems for songwriter payments that could speed up the process and ensure timely compensation
  3. Learn how legacy institutions have a vested interest in maintaining the status quo, and how these interests hinder progress

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Organizer

Sari Delmar, Conference & Public Appearance Consultant, SpinLab Communications


Meta Information:

  • Event: SXSW
  • Format: Panel
  • Track: Music Industry
  • Track 2
  • Level: Beginner


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