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Publishing Administration • For Songwriters & Composers

Collect Your Songwriting Royalties

Distribution pays for the recording (master). Publishing pays for the song (composition). Be Musix Publishing helps you register compositions, manage splits, and collect mechanical & performance royalties globally— plus unlock long-term income opportunities for your catalog.

Join Publishing What We Collect

Royalties we help you collect

Songwriting royalties can come from multiple sources and territories. Clean registration + accurate splits reduce delays and maximize collection potential over time.

Mechanical

Mechanical Royalties

Generated when your composition is streamed or downloaded. This is tied to the song (not just the recording).

  • Streaming / download mechanicals (territory dependent)
  • Accurate composition metadata improves matching
  • Helps capture earnings that distribution may not cover
Performance

Performance Royalties

Generated when your composition is publicly performed: radio, TV, venues, and certain digital uses.

  • Broadcast (radio/TV) and public performance sources
  • Cross-territory collection can take longer—accuracy matters
  • Better splits & writer IDs reduce conflicts
UGC

Composition on UGC

When eligible, composition earnings may apply for certain usage patterns across supported platforms.

  • Registration-ready compositions
  • Clear writer splits
  • Clean titles & versions
Splits

Split Management

Prevent disputes by storing splits with your catalog and keeping collaborators aligned.

  • Writer / publisher split clarity
  • Version control for updates
  • Audit-friendly catalog
Sync

Sync Readiness

Prepare your catalog for licensing opportunities in film, TV, games, and ads.

  • Clear rights + split sheets
  • Instrumental/stem organization
  • Fast clearance workflow

How Publishing Administration works

A clear workflow helps royalties flow correctly across societies and territories.

1) Submit Song Data Title, writers, splits, ISWC (if available), alternate titles, versions.
2) Verify & Clean Metadata hygiene: names, roles, percentages, duplicates, identifiers.
3) Register Globally Register compositions through partner networks / societies where applicable.
4) Collect & Report Royalties arrive on varying timelines depending on usage and territory.
Tip: Publishing can take longer than distribution reporting. Keeping splits correct from day-one reduces delays.

Distribution vs Publishing

To earn “full potential” you typically need both sides: master + composition.

Music Distribution

Pays the sound recording (master).

  • Streaming / download recording revenue
  • Artist dashboard reports
  • Master-side monetization options
VS

Music Publishing

Pays the composition (songwriting).

  • Mechanical royalties
  • Performance royalties
  • Split accuracy & registrations
If you distribute music/video with Be Musix, adding publishing administration helps cover composition royalties that may otherwise be missed.

Global collection network

Publishing collection typically involves multiple societies and regions. Names below are examples of common networks.

ASCAP
BMI
PRS
GEMA
SACEM
SOCAN
The MLC
CMO / PRO Partners
Note: Exact registrations and coverage depend on eligibility, territory rules, and partner availability.

Publishing-ready checklist

Use this to avoid mismatches and speed up registrations.

Song data

  • Exact song title + alternate titles
  • Writers (legal names) + roles
  • Splits totaling 100%
  • Work versions (radio edit, remix, instrumental)

Proof & clarity

  • Split sheets / collaboration proof
  • Contact emails for collaborators
  • Avoid duplicate titles where possible
  • Keep consistent artist naming across music/video
Pro tip: Keep the same spelling and punctuation everywhere (YouTube, DSPs, credits, video titles) to reduce conflicts.

FAQ

Fast answers about publishing, splits, and timelines.

Distribution pays the recording (master). Publishing pays the composition (songwriting). Publishing collects mechanical & performance royalties tied to the song itself.
Splits are strongly recommended. They reduce disputes and improve registration accuracy. You can start with preliminary splits and update later.
Publishing often flows through multiple societies and territories, so reporting timelines can be longer than distribution. Accuracy helps avoid delays.
Always submit only content you own or control. False claims can lead to disputes and legal issues.