Société des Auteurs, Compositeurs et Editeurs de Musique (SACEM)

Société des Auteurs, Compositeurs et Editeurs de Musique (SACEM) is a French organization that manages rights for musicians, songwriters, and music publishers. It collects royalties on their behalf when their music is performed, broadcast, or played in public. These royalties are then distributed to protect and support creators financially. Essentially, SACEM ensures that artists are compensated fairly whenever their work is used, helping sustain their creative activities. It functions as an intermediary between creators and those who use their music, promoting fair use and copyright management within the music industry.