AKM
Austrian Society of Authors, Composers and Music Publishers
The performance rights organization that collects royalties in Austria.
About AKM
AKM is Austria's performance rights organization for songwriters, composers, and music publishers. It works in close partnership with austro-mechana, the Austrian society that administers mechanical reproduction rights.
Austria has a deep classical music heritage, a thriving public broadcasting sector, and an active live performance economy. AKM processes the performance side of the resulting royalties and distributes them to members and partner societies worldwide.
For songwriters whose music earns in Austria, AKM and austro-mechana together ensure performance and mechanical royalties from broadcast, public performance, streaming, and reproduction are accounted for.
How AKM works
Austrian market coverage
AKM licenses public performance and broadcast use of music across Austria.
What it collects
Broadcast, public performance, and online performance royalties for songwriters and publishers.
Distribution
AKM distributes on a regular cycle and works alongside austro-mechana on the mechanical side.
International reach
Reciprocal agreements route Austrian royalties to members of partner societies around the world.
Why AKM matters for songwriters
AKM collects performance royalties in Austria (with austro-mechana on the mechanical side). 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 AKM
Does AKM collect mechanical royalties too?
No. AKM handles performance rights in Austria. Mechanical royalties are administered by its sister organization austro-mechana, with which it works closely. Most members register with both.
What information helps identify my songs at AKM?
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 AKM work number or a statement showing the song, share that with your administrator when asking about a registration or payment.
Can my publishing administrator register my works with AKM?
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 AKM. Direct registration does not guarantee a particular payment date; society processing and reporting still determine when income arrives.
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