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ACCESS YOUR FUTURE ROYALTIES NOW Itching to tour, but can't afford the flights? Need funds for PR, Marketing, Recording & Production? Looking to press your latest album on vinyl? With DISTROadvance you could be eligible to access your future streaming royalties to help fund the next stage in your career. APPLY NOW Boost your career with DISTROadvance DISTROadvance is a specialist royalties prepayment program from MasterStreams - a forward-thinking, independently owned digital distribution and artist services company. Our data-driven algorithms will analyze your current streaming to check if you are eligible for advance funding. How Does It Work   To apply for DISTROadvance follow these simple steps. 01. Complete your application. Fill out the application form at the bottom of this page.   02. We'll review your submission The DISTROadvance team will review your application, and if successful, they’ll ask you for access to some extra data points, such as your Spotify for Artists account, to deep dive into the numbers.   03. Offer We'll get in touch with you to provide an offer document, outlining the advance amount and terms.   04. Acceptance and Payment Once the offer is accepted by you, and provided your catalogue is distributed by MasterStreams, the payment will be in your account within 14 days.   05. Keep track of your recoup status Your advance is recouped against royalty earnings each month until repaid. You can see the progress of your repayments in your payments dashboard. Q & A AM I ELGIBLE TO APPLY?HOE MUCH CAN I GET?HOW CAN I USE THE PAYMENT?IS THIS IS A RECORD DEAL? DISTROadvance Prepayment Application FormPlease note, DISTROadvance applications will only be assessed for catalogues that are generating a minimum of $500 USD per month. Please only fill in this form if your catalogue meets this minimum requirement.NameStreet AddressApartment, suite, etcCityState/ProvinceZIP / Postal CodeCountryAfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBruneiBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCabo VerdeCambodiaCameroonCanadaCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChina, People's Republic ofChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongo, Democratic Republic of theCongo, Republic of theCook IslandsCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzech RepublicCôte d'IvoireDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEast TimorEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEthiopiaFalkland IslandsFaroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrance, MetropolitanFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench South TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard Island And Mcdonald [...]

Registering your compositions is crucial for several reasons:   1. Proof of Ownership: Legal Protection: Registration establishes a public record of your ownership, making it easier to prove your rights in case of copyright infringement. Deterrence: Knowing that your work is protected can deter potential infringers. 2. Royalty Collection: Performance Royalties: When your music is played on radio, TV, or in public venues, performance rights organizations (PROs) like ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC collect royalties on your behalf. Registration ensures you receive your share of these earnings. Mechanical Royalties: When your music is reproduced, such as on CDs, digital downloads, or streaming services, mechanical rights organizations (MROs) collect royalties. Registration helps you claim your share of these royalties. Synchronization Royalties: If your music is used in films, TV shows, or commercials, synchronization royalties are generated. Registration helps you claim your share of these royalties. 3. Licensing Opportunities: Increased Visibility: Registered compositions are more easily discoverable by potential licensees, such as film and TV producers, advertisers, and game developers. Enhanced Negotiation Power: Registration gives you more leverage when negotiating licensing deals. Understanding PROs and MROs for Music Registration PROs (Performing Rights Organizations) Purpose: Collect performance royalties (when your music is played on radio, TV, in public venues, etc.) Major US PROs: ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers) BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.) SESAC (Society of European Stage Authors and Composers)    MROs (Mechanical Rights Organizations) Purpose: Collect mechanical royalties (when your music is reproduced, such as on CDs, digital downloads, or streaming services) Major US MRO: MLC (Mechanical Licensing Collective) 5 Reasons to Register Your Music Compositions: Proof of Ownership: Registration establishes a public record of your ownership, making it easier to prove your rights in case of copyright infringement. Royalty Collection: Registration ensures you receive your fair share of royalties when your music is performed, reproduced, or used in other media. Licensing Opportunities: Registered compositions are more easily discoverable by potential licensees, such as film and TV producers, advertisers, and game developers. Legal Protection: Registration gives you stronger legal protection against copyright infringement and allows you to pursue legal action if necessary. Estate Planning: Registering your compositions helps ensure that your heirs can protect [...]