Starcast
Manage your music globally
For the past 10 years, Kanjian Music has been developing its best-in-class technology. Built for artists and labels, leverage Kanjian technology to manage your career and business.
Kanjian Starcast unifies commercial exploitation and royalty collection across hundreds of digital service providers globally.
Kanjian Starcast gives you licensing automation for digital distribution, sync, and public performance in one, end-to-end industry application.
Explore Limitless Options
Sell Everywhere
360 Revenue Model
Sell on streaming, downloads, short video, library, fitness and many others.
Sell Everything
Video & Audio
Sell music and video content. Built-in support for short and long-format.
One-Stop Service
All in One Application
Operate your entire music career and business in one place with Kanjian Starcast
Distribution
Unlimited to 300+ Stores
Limitless distribution for streaming and downloads on over 300 stores globally, including 120 in Asia and 280 in the west.
Publishing
Digital Mechanical
Collect digital mechanical royalties with our simple to use publishing service.
Neighbouring Rights
Collect Revenue
Collect neighbouring rights revenue in Greater China.
Sync Licensing
Feature in Movies and TV
Our dedicated team will pitch your content to tv shows, movies and digital media.
Unified Reports
Accurate and Concise
Our comprehensive reports unify all currencies and revenue in one place.
Services
No matter your position in the industry, discover the many applications of Kanjian Starcast and how it can benefit you.
We can distribute your music to over 300 stores worldwide which covers 95% of the globe.
Most competitors will only deliver to the major 5 stores in China. By expanding this to the 90 we provide you will be able to tap into the music subcultures within China.
- Territory: Worldwide (Specific territories can be selected)
- Royalties: 80% Greater China, 90% Worldwide (no annual or setup fees)
- Term: 3 years
- Contract: Exclusive
- Promotion: Pitch new releases to DSPs, free but subject to Kanjian’s editorial discretion.
For example, if we are licensed only a 4% of a composition/lyrics, the DSP will pay to us the 4% to Kanjian and the remaining percentage to MCSC or accordingly to any third parties administrating the works.
- Territory: Greater China
- Royalties: 60% from the revenue generated (no annual or setup fees)
- Term: 3 years
- Contract: Exclusive
We provide music synchronisation services. If we sign a sync agreement we can represent your music for TV, movies, video games and other licensing opportunities. We will always ask permission before using your track for major sync opportunities.
Prices are negotiated on a case-by-case basis or where possible with a minimum price-tag for an automated sale. Major syncs will not be authorized without the client’s prior consent and we would need the license for both master and publishing rights.
- Territory: Greater China, case-by-case basis
- Royalties: 50%
- Term: 1 year
- Contract: Non-Exclusive
We partner with China’s top stock library music services (including our own Coolvox) to further boost your sales in this rapidly growing sector of the music industry in China.
Usage licenses currently covered by the scheme include:
- Apps
- Games
- Background Music (retail and hospitality)
- Videos (synchronization)
- Media or Advertising
Business Terms
- Territory: Worldwide (Specific territories can be selected)
- Royalties: as per usage case – see contract for details (publishing rights are a mandatory requirement)
- Term: 3 years
- Contract: Non-exclusive
Kanjian Music works alongside CAVCA, the Chinese Audio Video Copyright Association, to help artists and labels protect and monetise on neighboring rights in Mainland China.
- Territory: Mainland China
- Royalties: 85% from the revenue generated (no annual or setup fees)
- Term: 3 years
- Contract: Exclusive
Our strategic partnership deals with China’s top agents providing background music services allow us to make your content available for selection to be played in hotels, department stores, supermarkets, and many other sites.
- Territory: Greater China, case-by-case basis
- Royalties: 50%
- Term: 1 year
- Contract: Non-Exclusive
Our in house marketing team can help you to enhance your visibility in China. Grow your brand and achieve your goals.
Combine all our services within one contract. Get the best out of Kanjian and maximise the impact of your music.
Enquire directly for more details.
How do you make money?
With Starcast you don’t need to pay a yearly subscription to keep your music online. We don’t charge any subscription, one-off fee, or fixed costs.
When you make money, we’ll make take a small % off of the revenue made. You will always make a profit.
When do you get paid?
We provide reports once a month and you can withdraw your revenue at any time.
We support artists and labels to achieve financial independence without holding them to ransom with subscription fees and music takedowns.
Marketing
Discover the options available which will enhance your visibility in China. Grow your brand and achieve your goals. Contact us now for your tailor-made plan.
NetEase Playlists
Top Chinese DSP
List your track within the top independently curated playlists on NetEase Music platform.
Douyin Influencers
China’s TikTok
Plug your music into influencers background music videos and go viral on China’s top short video platform.
Weibo Advertising
Leading Social Media
Boost your brand awareness, gain recognition and followers on the most popular Chinese social media channel.
Public Relations
Articles and News
Get featured on China’s top music news outlets, and increase your digital presence across the Chinese web.
Kanjian Starcast Creators & Labels
Discover a few of the high profile artists and labels already using Kanjian Starcast
mxmtoon
Maia, known professionally as mxmtoon, is an American singer-songwriter and YouTuber. Her 2018 self-released EP, Plum Blossom has been streamed over 100 million times.
24kGoldn
24kGoldn, is an American rapper and singer. In 2019, he rose to fame with his single, "Valentino", peaking at number 92 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Nightwish
Finland's Nightwish are an award-winning, best-selling symphonic metal band. Nightwish issued their ninth studio outing, Human. :II: Nature, in 2020.
Hatsune Miku
She is a singing voice synthesizer featured in over 100,000 songs released worldwide. Hatsune Miku has become a global superstar performing sold-out 3D concerts worldwide with performances in LA, Taipei, Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo
Yuan (徐梦圆)
YUAN (徐梦圆) is arguably China’s most successful DJ and producer. He is on the Top 100 list of Chinese artists on Netease. Some of his most popular works include Cang (藏), Glass Candy (玻璃糖), and the China Series.
Vava
Vava, is a Chinese rapper from Ya'an, Sichuan, China. She has been called China's Rihanna. Vava rose to fame from her performance on the first season of the iQiyi television show The Rap of China.
Jackson Wang
Jackson Wang is a Chinese rapper, singer, fashion designer and dancer based in China. He is the founder of record label Team Wang and is a global superstar.
Lay Zhang
Lay Zhang is a Chinese singer, songwriter, record producer, dancer, actor, and businessman.
Hillsong Music
Hillsong Music is a music label produced by Hillsong Church in Sydney, Australia as well as offshoot churches. Hillsong is committed to creating a musical expression that is almost uncomfortable in its uniqueness
Avex
Avex, one of the largest entertainment groups in Japan. Avex artist Josh Cumbee has collaborated with Madonna, Armin Van Buuren, Li Yuchun, and Cai Xukun, and is now using Starcast
Monstercat
With six releases a week across its Uncaged, Instinct, and Silk brands, Monstercat has topped radio and streaming charts worldwide, offering a diverse range of genres across bass, dance, pop, house, chill, and electronic.
Black Octopus
Well-known sample pack production company specializing in royalty-free sounds for music production. Their catalogue contains a wide range of high-quality vocals, live instruments, drum samples, basses, synth presets, and more.
Kanjian Starcast Creators & Labels
Discover a few of the high profile artists and labels already using Kanjian Starcast
mxmtoon
Maia, known professionally as mxmtoon, is an American singer-songwriter and YouTuber. Her 2018 self-released EP, Plum Blossom has been streamed over 100 million times.
24kGoldn
24kGoldn, is an American rapper and singer. In 2019, he rose to fame with his single, "Valentino", peaking at number 92 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Nightwish
Finland's Nightwish are an award-winning, best-selling symphonic metal band. Nightwish issued their ninth studio outing, Human. :II: Nature, in 2020.
Hatsune Miku
She is a singing voice synthesizer featured in over 100,000 songs released worldwide. Hatsune Miku has become a global superstar performing sold-out 3D concerts worldwide with performances in LA, Taipei, Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo
Yuan (徐梦圆)
YUAN (徐梦圆) is arguably China’s most successful DJ and producer. He is on the Top 100 list of Chinese artists on Netease. Some of his most popular works include Cang (藏), Glass Candy (玻璃糖), and the China Series.
Vava
Vava, is a Chinese rapper from Ya'an, Sichuan, China. She has been called China's Rihanna. Vava rose to fame from her performance on the first season of the iQiyi television show The Rap of China.
Jackson Wang
Jackson Wang is a Chinese rapper, singer, fashion designer and dancer based in China. He is the founder of record label Team Wang and is a global superstar.
Lay Zhang
Lay Zhang is a Chinese singer, songwriter, record producer, dancer, actor, and businessman.
Hillsong Music
Hillsong Music is a music label produced by Hillsong Church in Sydney, Australia as well as offshoot churches. Hillsong is committed to creating a musical expression that is almost uncomfortable in its uniqueness
Avex
Avex, one of the largest entertainment groups in Japan. Avex artist Josh Cumbee has collaborated with Madonna, Armin Van Buuren, Li Yuchun, and Cai Xukun, and is now using Starcast
Monstercat
With six releases a week across its Uncaged, Instinct, and Silk brands, Monstercat has topped radio and streaming charts worldwide, offering a diverse range of genres across bass, dance, pop, house, chill, and electronic.
Black Octopus
Well-known sample pack production company specializing in royalty-free sounds for music production. Their catalogue contains a wide range of high-quality vocals, live instruments, drum samples, basses, synth presets, and more.
Trials
Our transparent, no-contract sandbox product trials are helping you to assess how we can best help your business.
Starcast
Sell your music everywhere
Kanjian Starcast unifies commercial exploitation and royalty collection across hundreds of digital service providers globally.
Kanjian Starcast gives you licensing automation for digital distribution, sync, and public performance in one, end-to-end industry application.
The business terms for Microsync Distribution are designed to be straightforward and rightsholder-friendly, ensuring transparency and fairness in our partnership. Here are the key terms we typically include:
Fees: We operate on a revenue-sharing model. Our standard commission is 30% of the net revenue generated from each sync license your music secures. This means we only earn when you earn, aligning our interests with yours to maximize your revenue.
Non-Exclusive License: The Microsync Distribution license you grant us is non-exclusive, allowing you the flexibility to continue distributing your music through other channels simultaneously. You maintain ownership of your music and are free to explore additional revenue streams outside of our agreement.
Term and Termination: The standard contract duration is one year from the date of signing, automatically renewable unless either party opts out with a 30-day notice before the renewal date. You can terminate the agreement with a 60-day notice if you find that our services no longer meet your needs. This gives you the freedom to reassess your participation without being locked into a long-term commitment.
There are no upfront costs for transitioning to Microsync Distribution. We operate on a commission basis, meaning we only earn when you earn. Our fees are transparent and tied to the revenue generated from the sync licenses we secure for your music.
To get started with Connected Devices Distribution, you’ll need to ensure both your master and publishing rights are fully cleared for distribution. This includes securing a comprehensive license that encompasses:
Master Rights: These are the rights to the actual sound recordings of your music. You must hold the authority, either as the rights holder or through permission granted by the rights holder, to license these recordings for integration into various connected devices like smart TVs, smart speakers, and electric vehicles.
Publishing Rights: This pertains to the musical composition, lyrics, and any underlying works of your music. It is crucial that these rights are also fully managed and cleared, which requires coordination with songwriters, composers, and potentially music publishers.
By securing both sets of rights, we can streamline the distribution of your music across an extensive network of connected devices manufactured primarily in China but distributed globally. This approach not only facilitates legal compliance but also enhances your music’s accessibility on these platforms, ensuring it reaches a wider audience effectively.
Starlink
Get all the music you need
Kanjian Starlink is an integrated solution designed to help you license production and commercial assets to your service.
Kanjian Starlink offers authorization of tens of millions of productions and commercial music assets, in a one-stop licensing and operation application.
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