The Paris-based Society of Authors, Composers and Publishers of Music (SACEM) has become the first collective management organization to join the Association for Electronic Music (AFEM).
AFEM is an international association with members from over 25 different nations representing all industry sectors in the genre.
SACEM now joins over 175 AFEM member companies who are actively working to enhance and promote the interests of the electronic music genre.
AFEM’s work since 2014 on the ‘Get Played Get Paid’ campaign has seen the organization drive uptake in over 15 countries of music recognition technology in clubs and festivals to identify the music played by DJs.
The French Electronic Music market is worth €416 million (excluding taxes) according to a recent Electronic Music in France Survey.
“Our membership of AFEM, a leading association in the world of electronic music with an international dimension, marks an important and essential step in continuing our efforts on behalf of the players in the ecosystem.”
Jean-Noël Tronc, SACEM (pictured Main)
Jean-Noël Tronc, CEO of SACEM said: “This agreement with AFEM represents an important step in our commitment to electronic music.
“Following the establishment of the first economic study of electronic music in France, the creation of the online documentation centre electronicmusicfactory.com and the use of the DJ Monitor solution for setting up clubs and festivals with audio fingerprinting technology to better identify the tracks played, SACEM is proud to announce this partnership with AFEM.”
“Our membership of AFEM, a leading association in the world of electronic music with an international dimension, marks an important and essential step in continuing our efforts on behalf of the players in the ecosystem. Together, we will continue to make every effort to continue to promote electronic music at its rightful value, creating the best conditions for creation.”
“I am delighted that SACEM have chosen to become an affiliate member of AFEM. This represents a clear commitment to dialogue and development of policies & activities which best support electronic music.”
Greg Marshall, Association for Electronic Music
Greg Marshall, General Manager – Association for Electronic Music (AFEM), added: “I am delighted that SACEM have chosen to become an affiliate member of AFEM. This represents a clear commitment to dialogue and development of policies & activities which best support electronic music.”
“Over the past 5 years, the AFEM ‘Get Played Get Paid’ campaign has advocated for Music Recognition Technology deployment by Performing and Neighbouring Right Organisations at DJ events globally to ensure that creators and rightsholders of the music played, receive the royalties due. “
“SACEM demonstrate a proactive and collaborative approach to engaging with AFEM and we welcome this progressive move towards knowledge sharing, problem solving and change. I look forward to deepening our relationship to better serve the industry & creators of the electronic music scene.”Music Business Worldwide
