Kanjian Starcast
Worldwide Licensing
Kanjian Starcast provides you with all the tools you need to manage your label or artist growth in the east and west simultaneously.
Distribute your music globally to over 300 stores, collect publishing royalties, sync your music in tv shows, movies and other media, and manage your earnings in our all-in-one application – Kanjian Starcast.
Increase Streams, Increase Revenue.
Sell Everywhere
360 Revenue Model
Sell music online 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
Music 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 Royalties
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.
Youtube ID
Monetise Content
Register your music for Youtube content ID. Expand your revenue stream.
No Upfront Cost, No Subscription.
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
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.
Kanjian Starcast For You
No matter your position in the industry, discover the many applications of Kanjian Starcast and how it can benefit you.
Music Management – Easily keep track of your whole catalogue with Kanjian Starcasts management tools.
360 Catalogue Monetisation – Monetise your catalogue beyond simple distribution. Collect publishing, neighboring rights, sync, music library, background music, and additional revenue all in one place, with Kanjian Starcast.
Free Pitching – Get your tracks featured on multiple platforms with our easy to use, all-in-one pitching form.
Unified Reporting – Our comprehensive reports unify all currencies and revenue in one place. Making it incredibly simple to analyse and distribute revenues.
‘A La Carte’ Setup – Switch your whole catalogue to Kanjian Starcast or simply select the stores and territories not covered by your current provider. Utilise the flexibility of Kanjian Starcast.
Music Video Distribution – Kanjian Starcast supports music video distribution. Send your MVs to multiple platforms around the world.
Various Ingestion Methods – Ingest your content directly with Kanjian Starcast, FTP, Ddex or via third parties (Fuga, Audiosalad, etc.)
Copyright Protection – Comprehensive rights protection within Greater China. Our team will remove unlawful content and ensure fair payment across the board.
360 Catalogue Monetisation – Monetise your catalogue beyond simple distribution. Collect publishing, neighboring rights, sync, music library, background music, and additional revenue all in one place, with Kanjian Starcast.
Unified Reporting – Are you struggling to analyse your reporting data and paying artists in various currencies? Our comprehensive reports unify all currencies and revenue in one place. Making it incredibly simple to analyse and distribute revenues to your artists.
‘A La Carte’ Setup – Already working with another distributor? Either switch your whole catalogue to Kanjian Starcast or simply select the stores and territories not covered by your current provider. Utilise the flexibility of Kanjian Starcast.
Music Video Distribution – Kanjian Starcast supports music video distribution. Send your MVs to multiple platforms around the world.
Various Ingestion Methods – Ingest your content directly with Kanjian Starcast, FTP, Ddex or via third parties (Fuga, Audiosalad, etc.)
Music Management – Easily keep track of your whole catalogue with Kanjian Starcasts management tools.
360 Catalogue Monetisation – Monetise your artists catalogue beyond simple distribution. Collect publishing, neighbouring rights, sync, music library, background music and other revenue in one place, all with Kanjian Starcast.
Unified Reporting – Are you struggling to analyse your reporting data and paying artists in various currencies? Our comprehensive reports unify all currencies and revenue in one place. Making it incredibly simple to analyse and distribute revenues to your artists.
Free Pitching – Get your tracks featured on multiple platforms with our easy to use, all-in-one pitching form.
Marketing Opportunities – Utilize our in-house marketing team to push your artists music to the next level.
Artist Opportunities – Our in-house compilations are comprised of some of the best, forward-thinking music available today. Take advantage and join forces with Kanjians “Super +” initiative.
Music Video Distribution – Kanjian Starcast supports music video distribution. Send your MVs to multiple platforms around the world.
Various Ingestion Methods – Ingest your content directly with Kanjian Starcast, FTP, Ddex or via third parties (Fuga, Audiosalad, etc.)
Bulk Ingestion Methods – Ingest your content directly with Kanjian Starcast, FTP, Ddex or via third parties (Fuga, Audiosalad, etc.).
Unified Reporting – Our comprehensive reports unify all currencies and revenue in one place. Making it incredibly simple to analyse and distribute revenues of all types to your artists.
Music Video Distribution – Kanjian Starcast supports music video distribution. Send your MVs to multiple platforms around the world.
Bespoke Revenue Splits – Enquire directly with our staff to receive a specific quote for your catalogue.
Copyright Protection – Comprehensive rights protection within Greater China. Our team will remove unlawful content and ensure fair payment across the board.
Pioneering Technology – As a technology company we’re always looking for new & exciting partners. If you have a product or piece of technology we’d love to hear from you.
Kanjian Starcast Creators & Labels
Still unconvinced by the power of Kanjian Starcast? Discover a selection of high profile artists and labels already trusting 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.
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.
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.
What artists say about Kanjian
Find out from our users what they truly think of our services.
Sarra
Kanjian has a professional, transparent and automated backend service platform. This is very important to me and other artists. I also took part in their Super+ scheme where I joined a music compilation created by Kanjian Music. I was impressed with their ability and experience in planning, producing, and promoting the compilations they create. Partnering with Kanjian has provided me with rich promotion resources covering a wide range of fields that can help my career grow.
Hubilianover Music Group
Kanjian has the fastest reaction, support & content delivery. Kanjians strong Asian selection of DSPs was also a big plus. Global services are all provided on the platform as well. All the benefits from Kanjian have allowed us to get more followers and discover artists who are interested to sign with us and much more.
Third of The Fourth
Kanjian's focus on the Asian market as well as the fact that they cover the other global markets was of interest to me. The people at Kanjian Music are always very helpful when I need them. They're able to sort any issues out or answer my questions in a timely manner. I will be bringing more music to Kanjian for sure!
PCB Recordings
What made Kanjian Music stand out first off was the option for more platforms/stores worldwide to distribute to. In addition, the option for licensing, background music, and library music agreements made it an attractive offer over other options. The support is also great, I have the ability to get my questions answered quickly when needed.
Jellyfish
Kanjian Music has been a trusted partner of ours for many years. We find it incredibly easy to release music through Kanjian Music, and their excellent communication skills allow us to express ourselves while they handle all technical details. When we needed to release our new EP on a tight deadline, Kanjian Music came through with flying colours and helped us achieve worldwide delivery on time.
Philip Wu
Working with Kanjian Music has been a positive experience. Their music platform provides more avenues for promotion, giving my music a greater reach. There are many listeners who have heard my music through the Kanjian platform, and there are people who know more about me and my music thanks to their work.
Starcast covers 300 platforms, covering more than 200 countries around the world and 95% of the global music market.
Fee: No service fee or annual fees
Service Area: Global (optional area)
Cooperation Model: Revenue share
Revenue Share: Artist retains 80% of revenue
Reporting and Billing: Monthly
Term: 3 years
Contract: Exclusive
Starcast supports video distribution to multiple platforms including NetEase Cloud Music, QQ Music, YouTube, Youku Video, Tencent Video, iQiyi Video, Yinyue Tai, IPTV, KKBox, etc.
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