SAYCO
Sociedad de Autores y Compositores de Colombia
The performance rights organization responsible for collecting royalties in Colombia.
About SAYCO
SAYCO is Colombia's society of authors and composers, serving songwriters, composers, and music publishers. It administers performance rights for compositions used across the country.
Colombia is one of the fastest-growing music markets in Latin America. Reggaeton, urbano, vallenato, and global pop all generate substantial streaming and broadcast volumes that flow through SAYCO. Colombian artists are now among the most-streamed in the world, raising the strategic importance of timely Colombian collection.
For songwriters whose music earns in Colombia, SAYCO is the route through which broadcast, public performance, and digital performance royalties are collected and distributed.
How SAYCO works
Colombian Market Coverage
SAYCO licenses public performance and broadcast use of music throughout Colombia.
What It Collects
Broadcast, public performance, and digital performance royalties for songwriters and publishers.
Distribution
SAYCO distributes on a regular cycle and routes international royalties through reciprocal agreements.
International Reach
Reciprocal agreements connect SAYCO to sister societies across Latin America and worldwide.
Why SAYCO matters for songwriters
Colombia is served by SAYCO for performance 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 SAYCO
Why is Colombia important for songwriters?
Colombia is one of the fastest-growing music markets in Latin America. Reggaeton, urbano, and global pop all generate substantial streaming and broadcast royalties processed through SAYCO.
What does SAYCO cover?
SAYCO is Colombia's PRO and licenses public performance, broadcast, and digital uses of music in Colombia.
How can my publishing administrator collect from SAYCO?
A publishing administrator like JukeHouse can register your catalog with SAYCO directly, complementing reciprocal-agreement routing from your home PRO and shortening the path to payment.
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