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SoundExchange Boosts Global Reach with New CMO Agreements

In an exciting development for the music industry, SoundExchange has announced the addition of 17 new agreements with collective management organizations (CMOs) across the globe. This strategic move considerably strengthens SoundExchange's commitment to ensuring that artists and rights owners receive their fair share of royalties. With this expansion, SoundExchange now covers over 91% of the global neighboring rights market, solidifying its position as the largest neighboring rights organization in the world.

The new agreements are designed to provide artists with greater access to international royalties. Established primarily in 2025, these agreements span various countries, including Kenya, Barbados, Panama, Paraguay, and several European regions. This impressive expansion elevates SoundExchange's total agreements to over 90, marking a monumental achievement in their drive to cultivate a more equitable music industry.

The latest agreements were forged with reputable organizations such as the Copyright Society of Composers Authors Publishers, Inc. (COSCAP) in Barbados, the Sociedad de Gestión de Productores Fonográficos del Paraguay (SGP), and the Kenya Association of Music Producers (KAMP). These partnerships reflect SoundExchange’s ongoing efforts to streamline the complex processes of royalty collection for artists.

Michael Huppe, President and CEO of SoundExchange, emphasized the importance of this growth. He stated, "Expanding our network of agreements with partner CMOs throughout the world bolsters our ability to offer premier international neighboring rights services and reflects SoundExchange's commitment to ensuring that creators are fairly compensated for their work, no matter where their music is played."

As part of the newly established partnerships, performers and rights owners can now register with SoundExchange International Services. This initiative allows them to access their royalties easily, whether it’s through the collection of global royalties or by selecting specific countries. Artists can manage this conveniently via the secure self-service SX Direct portal.

The list of new agreements in detail includes:

• - Norway – Gramo
• - Kenya – Kenya Association of Music Producers (KAMP)
• - Switzerland – SwissPerform
• - Poland – Stowarzyszenie Artystów Wykonawców (STOART)
• - Netherlands – Collective Management Organisation for the Neighbouring Rights of Performing Artists (NORMA)
• - India – Indian Singers' and Musicians' Rights Association (ISAMRA)
• - Lithuania – Lietuvos Gretutinių Teisių Asociacija (AGATA)
• - Croatia – Hrvatska Udruga Za Zaštitu Izvodačkih Prava (HUZIP)
• - Czech Republic – Intergram
• - Austria – Linz AG Strom GmbH (LSG)

Additionally, new rights owner agreements have been signed with organizations such as:

• - Paraguay – Sociedad de Gestión de Productores Fonográficos del Paraguay (SGP)
• - El Salvador – Asociación Salvadoreña de Productores de Fonogramas y Afines (ASAP)
• - Denmark – Music Producers' Management Organization (MPO)
• - Portugal – Audiogest
• - Panama – Sociedad Panameña de Productores Fonográficos (Produce)

Since its establishment in 2003, SoundExchange has been dedicated to revolutionizing the music industry by providing fairer and simpler methods for artists and rights holders to receive their rightful royalties. This recent expansion in international agreements not only showcases their growing influence in the global music landscape but also highlights their commitment to transparency and efficiency. With nearly 500,000 artists and rights owners entrusting SoundExchange with their royalties, this non-profit organization continues to be a vital force in the digital music domain.

For more information about how artists can register and benefit from these expansion efforts, visit SoundExchange's international partners page.

Conclusion

The recent expansion by SoundExchange marks a significant milestone for artists worldwide, ensuring that they have access to royalties in an increasingly interconnected global music market. This surge in international agreements not only underscores SoundExchange's determination to build a fair and efficient music industry but also paves the way for artists to receive the compensation they deserve, regardless of where their music is played.