Industry Oct 8, 2026

Music Publishers to Receive Millions in Unclaimed Royalties

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The Mechanical Licensing Collective has just announced its first-ever market share distribution for all of the royalty money that never found its rightful owner.

Originally published by Billboard
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Music Publishers to Receive Millions in Unclaimed Royalties

The Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) has announced its inaugural market share distribution plan for unclaimed royalty funds. This initiative will allocate money that has not yet reached its intended recipients.

This distribution marks a significant step in ensuring that music creators and rights holders receive the compensation they are due. Originally reported by Billboard.