ACUM
Society of Authors, Composers and Music Publishers in Israel
The performance and mechanical rights society that collects 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
ACUM collects performance and mechanical royalties in Israel. Without a direct registration, money earned there reaches songwriters abroad through agreements between societies, which can add 12+ months of delay.
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?
Check the rights and territories covered by your existing agreements first. A publishing administrator can register your share of a song and follow up on royalties at ACUM. Direct registration does not guarantee a particular payment date; society processing and reporting still determine when income arrives.
What information helps identify my songs at ACUM?
Keep your song titles, songwriter names, agreed ownership splits, and existing society identifiers consistent. Include recording and release details where available. If you already have a ACUM work number or a statement showing the song, share that with your administrator when asking about a registration or payment.
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