SGAESociedad General de Autores y Editores.3.4 out of 5
3.4 out of 5
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SGAE (Sociedad General de Autores y Editores) stands as Spain’s principal performing rights organization, collecting and distributing royalties to a large membership of songwriters, composers, publishers, and creators in audiovisual and performing arts. In recent years, SGAE has boasted record-breaking revenue distribution—over €350 million in 2023—serving more than 130,000 members, including a notable influx of younger and female creators. It manages an extensive international network, representing rights across 221 territories. However, SGAE has faced criticism in the past for opacity in its operations and slow adaptation to the needs of today’s independent creators, which has left some users frustrated with administrative complexity and transparency. Still, its dominance and improving performance make it a critical institution for Spanish creators seeking global royalty collection and copyright protection.
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Pros
Extensive royalty collection network in Spain and internationally
Record royalty distributions in recent years
Represents a diverse and growing membership
Covers music, audiovisual, and performing arts rights
Part of the global CISAC network
Cons
Historical issues with transparency
Administrative processes can be slow and complex
Criticized for being slow to adapt to digital-first creators
Perceived as a gatekeeper in the Spanish music industry
Key Features
Royalty collection and distribution
Global representation and rights management
Support for music, audiovisual, and performing arts creators
Member registration and support
International collaboration through CISAC
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