MCSN Announces 2023 Royalty Distributions
MCSN has completed the distribution of royalties for the 2023 licensing year. Notifications have been sent to eligible members detailing their individual royalty allocations.
Distribution Complete
The 2023 royalty distribution has been completed and individual notifications have been sent to all eligible members. Please check your registered email and banking details to confirm receipt.
Overview
MCSN has successfully completed the 2023 royalty distribution cycle, with payments processed and notifications dispatched to members whose works generated income during the period. This distribution reflects the Society's ongoing commitment to ensuring that music creators receive fair compensation for the use of their works.
Members are encouraged to review their statements carefully and contact MCSN with any queries regarding their allocations.
What the Distribution Covers
The 2023 distribution covers royalties collected from the following licensed uses of musical works during the 2023 calendar year:
Public Performances
Royalties from licensed hotels, restaurants, bars, retail outlets, and live event venues that used music publicly during 2023
Broadcasts
Licence fees collected from radio and television stations for the broadcast of musical works throughout the year
Other Authorised Uses
Fees from other licensed users including digital platforms and background music service providers operating under MCSN licences
Collection Challenges
MCSN acknowledges that the 2023 distribution was impacted by declining collectionsresulting from music users failing to respond to licensing invoices. This remains a significant challenge to the Society's ability to maximise distributions for members.
Non-Compliance by Music Users
A number of broadcasters, event organisers, hotels, and restaurants have delayed or avoided payment of licensing fees owed to MCSN. This directly reduces the pool of funds available for distribution to members.
MCSN continues to pursue all available legal and administrative remedies to improve compliance rates and protect the income of its members.
Member Requirements
To ensure you receive the maximum benefit from future distributions, MCSN reminds all members to take the following steps:
2024 Distribution Outlook
MCSN has confirmed that the 2024 royalty distribution will be processed before the end of 2025. The 2024 cycle will use verified usage datacollected from licensed platforms and venues, in line with the Society's adoption of the log-based distribution model.
Distribution Period
2024 Calendar Year
All licensed uses during January-December 2024
Expected Processing
Before Year-End 2025
Using verified usage data from licensed sources
A Note to Members
MCSN remains committed to transparent and timely distributions. Members who have not yet received their 2023 distribution notification should contact the Society directly and verify that their registration details and banking information are up to date.