A royalty advance gives you money now, based on what your music is expected to earn later. It's paid back from your future streaming royalties. Advances are offered through our royalty advance partner, and you keep ownership of your music.
What this means
When you take an advance, our partner pays you an amount up front. In return, they collect your streaming royalties for an agreed period, or until the advance is repaid. The amount, the period and the music included are set out in your agreement with them.
You keep your music. You keep 100% ownership and control of your masters and your songs.
It's a separate agreement. Your advance is an agreement between you and our advance partner. Read it carefully before you sign.
The offer depends on your data. Your offer is based on your streaming history and what your music is expected to earn.
When this applies
You can request an advance if:
you're on the Accelerate plan. Plans and prices on The Artist Platform
you've verified your identity. Verify your identity
your music has a streaming history, so there's data to base an offer on.
What you need before you start
An Accelerate plan and a verified identity.
Your releases on The Artist Platform, so your streaming data is in one place.
A clear idea of what you need the money for. It helps you choose the right amount and period.
Step-by-step
Open Royalty advances in The Artist Platform.
See your offer. It's based on your streaming data.
Choose your terms, such as the music included and how long the deal runs. Your choices change the amount you're offered.
Read the agreement. It comes from our advance partner and sets out the amount, the period and how repayment works.
Sign and get paid. The partner pays the advance as set out in your agreement.
What happens next
Repayment comes from your streaming royalties, as set out in your agreement. You don't make separate payments.
If you change plan, any advance you already have stays valid. On the free plan you can't request a new advance until you upgrade again.
Want more later? Ask about a new offer once your music has more history.
Troubleshooting
What's happening | What to do |
I can't see Royalty advances | Check that you're on the Accelerate plan and that you've verified your identity. |
My offer is lower than I expected | Offers are based on your streaming data. Try different terms, such as a different period or more music included. |
I don't see an offer at all | There may not be enough streaming history yet. Keep releasing and check again later. |
I have a question about my agreement | Your agreement explains the terms. Message us and we'll help you find the right contact. |
Need help?
Message us through the chat in The Artist Platform. We aim to reply within 1 business day. Related: How money works on The Artist Platform · Do I keep ownership of my music?