Artisjus
Hungarian Bureau for the Protection of Authors' Rights
The performance and mechanical rights society that collects royalties in Hungary.
About Artisjus
Artisjus is Hungary's bureau for the protection of authors' rights, serving songwriters, composers, and music publishers. It administers performance and mechanical rights for compositions used in Hungary.
Hungary has a strong cultural tradition around music, an active broadcasting sector, and growing streaming adoption. Artisjus processes royalties from broadcast, public performance, online streaming, and reproduction, distributing them to members and partner societies worldwide.
For international songwriters whose music earns in Hungary, Artisjus is the route through which compositional royalties are collected.
How Artisjus works
Hungarian market coverage
Artisjus licenses public performance and mechanical reproduction of music throughout Hungary.
What it collects
Broadcast, public performance, online streaming, and reproduction royalties for songwriters and publishers.
Distribution
Artisjus distributes on a regular cycle and routes international royalties through reciprocal agreements.
International reach
Reciprocal agreements connect Artisjus to sister societies worldwide.
Why Artisjus matters for songwriters
Artisjus collects performance and mechanical royalties in Hungary. 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 Artisjus
What does Artisjus cover?
Artisjus administers performance and mechanical rights for music used in Hungary, covering broadcast, public performance, online streaming, and reproduction.
How does my publishing administrator work with Artisjus?
A publishing administrator can register your works directly with Artisjus, which speeds up collection compared to relying solely on reciprocal-agreement flows from your home PRO.
What information helps identify my songs at Artisjus?
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 Artisjus work number or a statement showing the song, share that with your administrator when asking about a registration or payment.
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