SACEM has reported significant growth in its international collections, which the Paris-based organisation said underlines its presence as a global player in public performance royalties.
From the total collections of €1.6 billion, SACEM distributed €1.379bn (up 12% year-on-year) to creators, music publishers and rights-holders around the world. The net operating expenses/collection ratio of 10.8% was stable.
While collections in France have remained stable for several years (€852 million in 2024), international and digital revenues continue to grow, reaching €749m in 2024. That represents an increase of 15% compared to 2023 (and up approximately 29% compared to 2022).
“This performance is driven by an ambitious international development strategy, with a stronger presence on music and audiovisual streaming platforms and social media,” said a statement.
SACEM now collects copyright royalties directly in over 180 territories.
In 2024, Sacem developed and consolidated partnerships through 16 new strategic mandates, notably in Côte d'Ivoire with Burida, in India with IPRS and with the publisher Believe Sentric. These deals to the 70 mandates already concluded, including Universal Music Publishing International, ASCAP, Socan and the Korean society Komca.
“By seeking new partners, SACEM pools investments, reducing the levies on the royalty payments of its members and partners (currently 8% on streaming),” added the statement. “And, through its international development strategy, Sacem creates more value for its members, who have seen their overall revenues grow by 12%.”
“In recent years, SACEM has made internationalisation and digital technology into key drivers of growth, directly benefiting its members,” said Cécile Rap-Veber (pictured), CEO of SACEM. “By seeking new mandates and strengthening our presence in global digital markets, we have expanded our scope of action and generated additional revenue that directly benefits the authors, composers and publishers we represent. The momentum we are seeing reaffirms our strategic choices and provides proof that an independent, non-profit French company can establish itself as a leading global player.
“But while our work extends internationally, it is deeply rooted in local communities. Throughout France, SACEM supports thousands of projects – festivals, concerts, residencies, educational and community initiatives – to bring music to life where it is created, shared and enjoyed. In a society weakened by social, generational and geographical divisions, we believe that music has an essential role to play: to create bonds, raise awareness and give everyone the opportunity to express themselves and access culture.
“We have two ambitions – to promote the voices of creators in France and internationally while working closely with local communities – that guide our daily commitment. We will pursue these ambitions with determination, so that Sacem continues to be an efficient organisation for our members and a useful resource for everyone.”
The momentum we are seeing reaffirms our strategic choices
Cécile Rap-Veber
In 2024, SACEM contributed to the structuring of new ecosystems, particularly in the United Arab Emirates, by supporting the creation of a non-profit collective management organisation. The organisation said it is a “committed player in the defence of universal copyright that respects creators and their works”.
SACEM is the leading private funder of music in France, with a budget of over €20.3m in 2024. More than 3,600 projects were backed throughout France, and thousands of creators received support, including festivals, concerts, artistic residencies, self-production assistance, educational activities and solidarity initiatives.
In 2024, 13,400 new members joined the society; nearly 27% of them were under the age of 25. SACEM supports 240,000 authors, composers and publishers with 177 different nationalities. Nearly 13% of members come from countries other than France.
“In a constantly evolving ecosystem marked by an increasing number of self-producing artists, in addition to the emergence of new formats and the upheavals linked to artificial intelligence, SACEM is stepping up its support for creators by strengthening its professional training offer,” stated the organisation. “The aim is to give them the keys to adapt to these changes.”
It has also accelerated royalty distribution schedules, particularly in the fields of concerts and online. SACEM is developing new digital tools, such as a rights simulator, to offer its members greater predictability.
In addition, the Collab + networking platform will be launched in the coming months to connect its authors, composers and music publishers.
With its artist-centric approach – a copyright framework established with Deezer – SACEM is also working on a new model rights redistribution
“In a world where artificial intelligence is redefining the very contours of creation, it is our duty to act with clarity, determination and solidarity,” said Patrick Sigwalt, composer, chairman of the board of directors of SACEM. “SACEM is not simply a management organisation: it reflects a united community committed to defending the rights of its authors, composers and music publishers and to respecting the value of creative work.
“As new challenges emerge, we strongly affirm that innovation must never come at the expense of copyright. Our model is based on essential values: solidarity, mutual support, and transparency. It is thanks to this collective strength, unique in the cultural landscape, that we can continue to protect creators, support them throughout their careers and build a fair, sustainable and equitable future for all.
“SACEM is and will remain a key player, both a pillar of the cultural ecosystem and a driver of transformation, serving creativity everywhere and for everyone.”
PHOTO: Jean-Baptiste Millot
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