Music Publishing

Professional publishing administration, global royalty collection, and rights management for songwriters and publishers worldwide.

200+
Territories
6+
PRO Registrations
100%
Royalty Collection
24/7
Reporting Access
Publishing Services

Comprehensive Publishing Solutions

Full-service publishing administration to help you collect every royalty you deserve.

Publishing Administration

Full publishing administration including registration, licensing, and royalty collection across all territories.

Global Royalty Collection

Collect royalties from over 200 territories worldwide. We handle all mechanical, performance, and digital royalties.

Song Registration

Register your songs with Performance Rights Organizations (PROs) and mechanical rights organizations globally.

Royalty Tracking & Reporting

Detailed tracking and reporting of your royalties with full transparency and real-time updates.

Sync Licensing

License your music for film, TV, commercials, and video games. Unlock new revenue streams for your songs.

Contract Management

Professional management of publishing contracts, agreements, and licensing deals.

Mechanical Licensing

Manage mechanical licensing for physical and digital reproduction of your music worldwide.

Rights Protection

Protect your publishing rights with professional monitoring and legal support for infringement claims.

Revenue Streams

Maximize Your Publishing Income

Multiple revenue streams from your songwriting and publishing rights.

Performance Royalties

Royalties generated when your music is performed publicly on radio, TV, live venues, and digital platforms.

15-20% of royalties

Mechanical Royalties

Royalties generated when your music is reproduced, including physical sales, downloads, and streaming.

15-20% of royalties

Sync Royalties

Royalties from licensing your music for use in film, TV, commercials, video games, and other visual media.

25-50% of royalties

Print Royalties

Royalties generated from the sale of sheet music, songbooks, and printed music publications.

10-15% of royalties
PRO Registration

Performance Rights Organizations

We register you with the world's leading Performance Rights Organizations to collect your royalties globally.

PRS for Music
United Kingdom
The UK's leading Performance Rights Organization representing over 160,000 songwriters, composers, and publishers.
ASCAP
United States
The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers representing over 900,000 members in the US.
BMI
United States
Broadcast Music, Inc. represents over 1.3 million songwriters and publishers across all genres.
SOCAN
Canada
The Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada, representing over 100,000 members.
APRA AMCOS
Australia & New Zealand
The Australasian Performing Right Association and Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society.
SESAC
United States
A US-based Performance Rights Organization representing a diverse roster of songwriters and publishers.
Publishing Plans

Choose Your Publishing Plan

Professional publishing administration tailored to your needs and budget.

Basic Publishing
£99 / year
Essential publishing administration for independent songwriters
  • PRO Registration (1 territory)
  • Basic Royalty Collection
  • Quarterly Royalty Statements
  • Mechanical Licensing (up to 50 songs)
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Most Popular
Professional Publishing
£249 / year
Full publishing administration for active songwriters
  • PRO Registration (3 territories)
  • Comprehensive Royalty Collection
  • Monthly Royalty Statements
  • Mechanical Licensing (up to 200 songs)
  • Sync Licensing Support
  • Contract Management
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Ultimate Publishing
£499 / year
Complete publishing solution for labels and publishers
  • PRO Registration (All Territories)
  • Global Royalty Collection
  • Real-time Royalty Dashboard
  • Mechanical Licensing (Unlimited)
  • Sync Licensing Management
  • Contract Management
  • Rights Protection
  • Priority Legal Support
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to the most common questions about music publishing.

What is music publishing? +
Music publishing is the management, administration, and monetization of your songwriting rights. It involves registering your songs, collecting royalties, and licensing your music for various uses.
What royalties can I collect? +
You can collect mechanical royalties, performance royalties, sync royalties, print royalties, and digital royalties from all sources including streaming, downloads, radio, TV, live performances, and more.
Do I need to register with a PRO? +
Yes, registering with a Performance Rights Organization (PRO) is essential to collect performance royalties when your music is played publicly. We handle all PRO registration for you.
How does Mcarthur handle publishing? +
We provide comprehensive publishing administration including PRO registration, royalty collection, licensing, contract management, and rights protection. We take care of everything so you can focus on creating music.
How much does publishing administration cost? +
We offer tiered publishing plans starting from £99/year for Basic Publishing. Our Professional plan at £249/year includes comprehensive services, and Ultimate Publishing at £499/year is for labels and professional publishers.
Can you help with international publishing? +
Yes! We handle publishing administration in over 200 territories worldwide. We work with sub-publishers and collection societies globally to ensure you collect royalties from all sources.

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