MUSIC PUBLISHING
GLOSSARY

Publisher Share

The publisher share, or "publisher's share of performance," is the portion of performance royalties that is paid over to a publisher, publishing administrator, or to the songwriter if they are self-published. It is distinguished in this way from the writer share. 

Related Terms:

• Performance Royalties
• Music Publishing

Related Articles:

• Songwriting Royalties Explained: Writer vs. Publisher Share
• What's the Difference Between the Writer Share and Publisher Share?

Related Resources:

• Royalty Checklist

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