Publisher

Application form for music publishers

22/08/2016

HERE you can download the form for applying for a management contract with TONO for music publishers.

I have received an advance from my publisher. How is this recorded?

21/03/2014

The publisher must submit a so-called transport declaration, or financial authorization, to TONO. This must state whether the advance applies to income from, for example, record sales, or whether it also applies to performance fees, and whether it is a general transport declaration or whether it only applies to some of your works. Once we have registered it, the percentages that […]

How much share in my work can a music publisher get?

The publisher's percentage is a maximum of 33,33% of the performance and a maximum of 50% of the sound recording. However, the most common is 33,33% of both types of remuneration. This applies in original territories, i.e. in territories where a possible sub-publisher agreement does not apply. If the publisher has transferred the rights to a sub-publisher for a specific territory, the total publisher's share in […]

What is and does a music publisher do?

A music publisher can help an author market and perform their work through, for example, promotion and networking – often both in Norway and abroad. Please visit the MUSIKKFORLEGGERNE website for more information.

Does TONO provide legal guidance for my publishing contract?

No. Authors and publishers are equal in TONO, and we cannot generally provide any assistance with an agreement between them. However, we can explain what your contract will entail in relation to settlement from TONO/NCB.

How do I start my own music publishing company?

Contact MUSIC PUBLISHERS. They can help you with this. You can apply for membership in TONO for your publishing house by filling out a separate APPLICATION FORM. For music publishers, the following conditions apply: The publisher must have an agreement with at least one author of a published musical work. A copy of the publishing contract for this work must be attached to the application. It must […]