ACUMSociety of Authors, Composers and Music Publishers in Israel.3.7 out of 5
3.7 out of 5
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ACUM is Israel’s main performing rights organization, managing copyright and royalty collection for over 10,000 members including authors, composers, lyricists, arrangers, and publishers. As a CISAC member with reciprocal agreements worldwide, ACUM helps Israeli creators get paid when their music is used both locally and abroad, while also representing a vast catalog of international works in Israel. Its non-profit structure means it’s fundamentally creator-focused, distributing royalties based on internally established rules. However, its monopoly status and the bureaucracy associated with collective rights organizations have drawn criticism in the past, resulting in regulatory oversight and concerns over pricing transparency. Still, if you’re an Israeli songwriter or composer, ACUM remains a crucial partner for protecting your rights and collecting your income.
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Pros
Non-profit, creator-centric model
Comprehensive royalty collection and distribution
Large international network via CISAC
Protects copyright both in Israel and globally
Long-standing track record and industry credibility
Cons
Historically monopoly status with regulatory intervention
Can be bureaucratic and slow, typical of legacy PROs
Pricing and distribution rules may feel opaque to some members
Key Features
Copyright and royalty management
International reciprocal agreements
Licensing for public performance and reproduction
Membership for authors, composers, publishers, lyricists, arrangers
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