‘Enduring demand’ for live pushes royalties to record €1.4bn

In 2025, global royalties for music creators grew nearly 12% to a record €14.06 billion, driven in part by the rapidly growing live performance segment, according to the latest Global Collections Report.

Issued by the International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC), the comprehensive report compiles findings from 228 authors’ societies in 111 countries and territories, spanning music, audiovisual, visual arts, literature, and drama.

Last year, the live music category rose to a record level in its own right, up nearly 15% to…

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