ACUM
Society of Authors, Composers and Music Publishers in Israel
The performance & mechanical responsible for collecting royalties in Israel.
About ACUM
ACUM is Israel's society of authors, composers, and music publishers. It administers performance and mechanical rights for compositions used in Israel, covering broadcast, public performance, online streaming, and reproduction.
Israel has high streaming adoption, an active broadcasting sector, and a vibrant local music industry across pop, hip-hop, rock, and Mediterranean genres. Royalties from these uses flow through ACUM to members and partner societies worldwide.
For international songwriters whose music earns in Israel, ACUM is the route through which compositional royalties are collected and distributed.
How ACUM works
Israeli Market Coverage
ACUM licenses public performance and mechanical reproduction of music throughout Israel.
What It Collects
Broadcast, public performance, online streaming, and reproduction royalties for songwriters and publishers.
Distribution
ACUM distributes on a regular cycle and routes international royalties through reciprocal agreements.
International Reach
Reciprocal agreements connect ACUM to sister societies worldwide.
Why ACUM matters for songwriters
Israel is served by ACUM for performance & mechanical royalties. Without direct registration, international songwriters rely on reciprocal agreements — which typically add 12–24 months of delay before royalties reach you.
Frequently asked questions about ACUM
What does ACUM cover?
ACUM administers performance and mechanical rights for music used in Israel, including broadcast, public performance, streaming, and reproduction.
How do international songwriters collect from ACUM?
Through reciprocal agreements with your home PRO, or — faster and more accurately — through a publishing administrator that registers your works directly with ACUM.
Is Israel worth registering for?
Yes. Israel has strong streaming adoption, an active broadcast sector, and a vibrant local music industry that drives consistent royalty volumes through ACUM.
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