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Understanding music licensing helps you plan the process, rights, and budget before the music goes live.

The music industry has its own language. From copyright and publishing to recording, licensing, royalties, and distribution, understanding the basic terms can help you understand how music is created, used, credited, and paid for.

Considering a publishing relationship with Massive Music? Prepare your work and rights information, then choose the route that matches your relationship: a new application, additional works under an existing membership, or a membership-status enquiry.

Founded in 2006, Massive Music supports songwriters through publishing administration, licensing opportunities, creative programs and industry relationships.

From documenting and registering musical works to licensing, administration, promotion, and creating new opportunities for songwriters, a publisher helps manage the business side of musical works and supports their commercial use.

Songwriters create musical works that can carry economic rights. Understanding the rights, ownership and management arrangements helps explain how a work may be used and generate income.