Collection
Collect your neighboring rights revenues from Public Broadcasting, Public Performances and Online Media usage of your music. If the recordings that you own are being broadcasted in public, then you are generating neighboring rights royalties and Kanjian can help you tap into those sources.
Administration
We collect your Neighboring Rights revenues in Mainland China. As of June 1st 2021, China passed a new legislation recognising the value of neighboring rights. Kanjian Music has secured a deal with CAVCA, the national body for the administration and collection of such rights, to ensure new revenue opportunities for its partners in Mainland China.
Starcast
Despite the breakthrough, it is important to stress that due to the dynamics of the Chinese music industry, certain collection criteria greatly differ from the Western practice: in fact, audio files are a mandatory requirement for the administration and collection of Neighboring Rights as well as the metadata required are more specific
No Upfront Cost, No Subscription.
One-Stop
SolutionWe provide a one-stop music licensing solution to collect your neighboring rights royalties in Greater China and internationally
Worldwide
CoverageWe can collect from more than 30 societies worldwide, enabling us to maximize your revenue potential.
Public Performance
MonetizationEarn revenues when your sound recordings are played on the radio or performed in public venues.
What are our business terms?
- Territory: Mainland China
- Royalties: 85% from the revenue generated (no annual or setup fees)
- Term: 3 years
- Contract: Exclusive
How do you make money?
Every time your master recordings are publicly performed and broadcasted on radio and web radio streamed on TV or Included in new online media (webcasts, simulcasting), you are earning royalties.
When do you get paid?
We provide reports once a month and you can withdraw your revenue at any time.
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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.
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
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