AKM
Austrian Society of Authors, Composers and Music Publishers
The performance rights organization responsible for collecting 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
Austria is served by AKM for performance royalties (with austro-mechana on the mechanical side). 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 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.
How does Austria's market compare to Germany?
Austria is a smaller but high-value market with strong public broadcasting, classical music heritage, and active live performance. Royalties are typically routed through AKM/austro-mechana separately from Germany's GEMA.
Can my publishing administrator register my works with AKM?
Yes. A publishing administrator like JukeHouse can register your works directly with AKM and austro-mechana, reducing reliance on slower reciprocal-agreement routing.
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