esitysoikeusrojalti

Esitysoikeusrojalti, often translated as performance royalty or public performance royalty, is a payment made to rights holders of musical works when those works are performed publicly. This public performance can include broadcasts on radio or television, performances in live venues such as concerts and clubs, background music in shops and restaurants, or streaming on digital platforms. The royalty is collected by performance rights organizations (PROs) in many countries, such as ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC in the United States, or Teosto in Finland. These organizations then distribute the collected fees to the songwriters, composers, and publishers who own the rights to the music. The rationale behind esitysoikeusrojalti is to compensate creators for the use of their intellectual property in public settings. Without this system, creators would not be remunerated for the widespread dissemination of their artistic output through public performance channels. The specific rates and collection mechanisms can vary significantly between different countries and PROs, reflecting diverse legal frameworks and market practices.