Music Copyright Market

Music Copyright Market Size by Product (Royalty Free and Rights Managed), End User (Record Companies and Personal Musicians), Regions, Global Industry Analysis, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast 2024 to 2033

Base Year: 2023 Historical Data: 2020-22
  • Report ID: TBI-14320
  • Published Date: May, 2024
  • Pages: 239
  • Category: Information Technology & Semiconductors
  • Format: PDF
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The global music copyright market was valued at USD 7 billion in 2023 and grew at a CAGR of 3% from 2024 to 2033. The market is expected to reach USD 9.40 billion by 2033. The globalization of music will drive the growth of the global music copyright market.

Market Introduction:

Music copyrighting is the legal process of securing rights to musical compositions and recordings, granting creators exclusive control over their work. It's vital for protecting intellectual property, incentivizing creativity, and ensuring fair compensation for artists. By obtaining copyright protection, musicians safeguard their creations from unauthorized use and exploitation, preserving their value and integrity. Copyrighting music serves various purposes, including licensing, distribution, and enforcement. Through licensing agreements, copyright holders authorize the use of their music in films, TV shows, commercials, and other media, earning royalties in return. Distribution channels such as streaming platforms, physical media, and digital downloads allow copyrighted music to reach audiences worldwide. Copyright enforcement enables creators to take legal action against individuals or entities that infringe upon their rights, maintaining control over the use and representation of their work. Music copyrighting provides financial rewards to creators through royalties, licensing fees, and other revenue streams, incentivizing continued creativity. Users of copyrighted music include filmmakers, advertisers, content creators, performers, and broadcasters.

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Recent Development
  • The Second Meeting of the Committee Constructed for the Ine-Window Music Copyright Licencing Regime demonstrated the seriousness with which the music industry takes music licencing and the creation of a one-window for the same. All the interested parties, including ISAMRA, IPRS, PPL, RMPL, NOVEX, CINEFIL, SRAI, and IMI, were in attendance, and everyone agreed that increased copyright compliance is necessary and making business easier for users.

Market Dynamics:

Drivers

The stringent regulatory requirements – Legal and regulatory requirements that include laws, treaties, and regulations governing copyright ownership, licensing, and enforcement contribute to the market’s growth. With the advent of digitalization, music can be easily shared and accessed worldwide, heightening the risk of copyright infringement. Strict copyright laws provide creators with the legal means to protect their works. Additionally, international treaties establish minimum standards for copyright protection, fostering global cooperation in enforcing copyright laws. The rise of online distribution channels necessitates compliance with legal and regulatory requirements to avoid legal liabilities and penalties. This increased awareness and enforcement of copyright laws contribute to a growing demand for music copyrighting services. Compliance with legal and regulatory requirements enables creators to maximize their earning potential and sustain their livelihoods. Therefore, legal and regulatory requirements for music copyrighting create a conducive market development and growth environment.

Restraints:

The complex nature of music creation The complexity of ownership stemming from the intricate nature of creative collaboration and the involvement of multiple stakeholders in the music creation process translates to complex terms and conditions while drafting contracts. Collaborative efforts involving composers, lyricists, performers, and producers often result in disputes over ownership rights. These challenges limit the efficiency and scalability of music copyrighting businesses, increasing administrative burdens, legal costs, and the risk of litigation. Therefore, the complexity of drafting contracts, given the complex nature of the creative process, will hamper the market's growth.

  • The copyright infringement lawsuit between Global Music Rights (GMR) and the Vermont Broadcast Association (VBA) has been settled. GMR is a boutique performance rights organization (PRO) in the United States that represents artists such as Bruce Springsteen, Bruno Mars, Prince, Drake, Pharrell Williams, the John Lennon estate, and the Eagles. Global Music Rights reports that the group and VBA came to a settlement that resolves previous infringement claims and includes a long-term GMR licence.
Opportunities:

The ever-expanding digital age - The rise of digital platforms and online distribution channels has made music easily accessible and shareable, leading to an increased risk of copyright infringement. This trend has fueled the demand for music copyrighting services as creators seek protection for their intellectual property rights and fair compensation for their work. The globalization of the music industry has expanded artists' reach to international audiences but also introduced challenges related to copyright enforcement across borders. Music copyrighting services play a crucial role in helping artists navigate international copyright laws and protect their music from unauthorized use worldwide. The proliferation of content creation platforms has increased the demand for music copyrighting services. Therefore, the digitalization of music, globalization of the industry, and expansion of content creation and consumption have all contributed to the rising demand for music copyrighting services, which will bode well for the market's growth during the forecast period.

Regional segmentation analysis:

The regions analyzed for the market include North America, Europe, South America, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa. North America emerged as the most significant global music copyright market, with a 38% market revenue share in 2023.

The region is home to major record labels, publishing companies, and performing rights organizations laying the groundwork for modern music copyrighting. The region's sizable and affluent consumer market and high music consumption levels contribute to its dominance. Moreover, the region's well-established legal and regulatory frameworks strongly protect creators' rights and intellectual property. North America's market size, legal frameworks and industry infrastructure collectively contribute to its dominance in the music copyrighting industry.

North America Region Music copyright Market Share in 2023 - 38%

 

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  • In a reminder of the ongoing interest of investors in this asset class, a UK-based media business obtained $500 million in debt finance to invest in generating and purchasing music rights for films, TV shows, stage productions, and computer games. A group of four banks, led by US lenders Fifth Third Bank and Northleaf Capital, have provided $500 million to London-based Cutting Edge Group (CEG), a publisher, record label, and financier for the music industry. CEG will use the extra money to finance new film and television soundtracks and purchase and oversee music rights. The group is already discussing over $1 billion worth of possible purchases; attracting outside investors might further support these deals.
Product Segment Analysis

The product segment is divided into royalty-free and rights-managed. The royalty-free segment dominated the market, with a share of around 62% in 2023. Royalty-free music copyrighting involves a licensing model where a one-time fee is paid for the use of music, granting users broad usage rights without the need for additional royalties. This model is characterized by its accessibility, cost-effectiveness, convenience, and versatility, making it a popular choice among content creators, filmmakers, advertisers, and other users. The one-time upfront payment eliminates the need for ongoing royalties based on usage, making royalty-free music a budget-friendly option for projects with limited financial resources. The user-friendly search and browsing functionalities of royalty-free music platforms further streamline the licensing process, allowing users to quickly find music tracks that match their specific criteria. Therefore, the accessibility, affordability, and versatility of royalty-free music make it the preferred choice for a wide range of users in the global market.

End-user Segment Analysis

The end-user segment is divided into record companies and personal musicians. The record companies segment dominated the market, with a market share of around 68% in 2023. Record companies, also known as record labels, specialize in producing, promoting, distributing, and marketing music recordings. Record companies possess substantial financial resources, enabling them to invest in producing, promoting, and distributing music recordings. Record companies bring valuable industry expertise and connections to the table. Record companies boast extensive global distribution networks, ensuring that music recordings reach audiences worldwide. Record companies wield significant marketing power, capable of generating buzz and raising awareness around new releases. They amplify the visibility of artists and their music through strategic advertising campaigns, press coverage, social media promotion, and other marketing initiatives. Record companies play a crucial role in driving the commercial success of artists and music recordings through their financial resources, industry expertise, global distribution networks, and marketing genius, indicating their market dominance.

Some of the Key Market Players:
  • BMG Rights Management
  • Capitol Music Group
  • Concord Music Group
  • Downtown Music Holdings
  • Kobalt Music Group
  • Reservoir Media Management
  • Round Hill Music
  • Sony Music Entertainment
  • Universal Music Group
  • Warner Music Group

Report Description:

Attribute Description
Market Size Revenue (USD Billion)
Market size value in 2023 USD 7 Billion
Market size value in 2033 USD 9.40 Billion
CAGR (2024 to 2033) 3%
Historical data 2020-2022
Base Year 2023
Forecast 2024-2033
Region The regions analyzed for the market are Asia Pacific, Europe, South America, North America, and Middle East and Africa. Furthermore, the regions are further analyzed at the country level.
Segments Product and End User

Frequesntly Asked Questions

As per The Brainy Insights, the size of the global music copyright market was valued at USD 7 billion in 2023 to USD 9.40 billion by 2033.

Global music copyright market is growing at a CAGR of 3% during the forecast period 2024-2033.

The market's growth will be influenced by the stringent regulatory requirements.

The complex nature of music creation could hamper the market growth.

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This study forecasts revenue at global, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2033. The Brainy Insights has segmented the global music copyright market based on below mentioned segments:

Global Music Copyright Market by Product:

  • Royalty Free
  • Rights Managed

Global Music Copyright Market by End User:

  • Record Companies
  • Personal Musicians

Global Music Copyright Market by Region:

  • North America
    • U.S.
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • France
    • U.K.
    • Italy
    • Spain
  • Asia-Pacific
    • Japan
    • China
    • India
  • South America
    • Brazil
  • Middle East and Africa  
    • UAE
    • South Africa

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