Vollou x BumaStemra – What It Means for the Future of Music Royalties

A Milestone for DJ Royalties: Vollou and BumaStemra Join Forces

The music industry is undergoing a seismic shift in how royalties are tracked and distributed, particularly in the live performance space. The recent partnership between Vollou and BumaStemra, one of Europe’s leading music rights organisations, signals a new era of accuracy and transparency in royalty reporting. By leveraging Vollou’s advanced music recognition technology, this collaboration enhances the way DJs and music creators are recognized and fairly compensated for their work.

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The Challenge: Royalty Gaps in the Live DJ Scene‍

For decades, tracking and distributing royalties from live DJ performances has presented a unique challenge. Traditionally, DJs have submitted setlists manually—a process that can be time-consuming and sometimes incomplete. As a result, royalty distributions haven’t always accurately reflected every creator’s contributions.

With electronic music being a global industry, where top DJs perform across multiple continents each week, there is a growing need for a more efficient and scalable solution. That’s where Vollou’s technology comes in.

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How Vollou and BumaStemra Are Changing the Game

Vollou’s app-based solution provides an automated and frictionless approach to setlist reporting. By integrating with DJs’ performances, the technology captures setlists in real time, ensuring that every track played is accurately documented and reported.

Through this partnership, Vollou has already been working with five of BumaStemra’s top DJs, including industry giants like Martin Garrix, Armin Van Buuren, Tiësto, Hardwell, and Afrojack. Now, this initiative is expanding to cover BumaStemra’s top 25 international DJs, extending the benefits of real-time tracking to a larger segment of the industry.

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Why This Partnership Matters for the Music Industry

The implications of this collaboration go far beyond individual DJs—it represents a fundamental shift in how live performance royalties are managed worldwide.

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1. Increased Accuracy in Royalty Distribution

By automating the setlist reporting process, Vollou ensures that the correct rights holders are identified and compensated. This minimises errors and reduces instances of misallocated royalties.

2. Real-Time Data for Rights Organisations

With Vollou’s technology, BumaStemra gains instant access to performance data from international gigs, improving their ability to collect and distribute royalties efficiently. This is a significant improvement over the traditional lag time associated with manual reporting.

3. Scalability Without Hardware Limitations

Unlike other tracking solutions that rely on physical hardware or venue-based installations, Vollou’s app operates independently, making it highly scalable across different performance settings. Whether a DJ is playing at Tomorrowland, Ultra Music Festival, or a club in Ibiza, their set can be seamlessly reported.

4. Faster and Fairer Payouts for Creators

One of the biggest frustrations for music creators is the delay in receiving royalty payments. By streamlining the reporting process, this partnership enables quicker and more transparent payouts, ensuring that artists are rewarded for their contributions in a timely manner.

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A Glimpse Into the Future of Music Royalties

The Vollou x BumaStemra partnership is a clear indication that the music industry is moving towards a more data-driven and transparent future. As more rights organisations adopt similar technologies, we could see a global standard emerge for tracking live music performances.

This shift is particularly crucial in the electronic music scene, where setlists can change on the fly and traditional tracking methods often fall short. With AI-driven solutions like Vollou’s, the industry is taking a decisive step towards a fairer and more efficient royalty system—one that recognises and rewards the contributions of music creators in real time.

With DJs like Garrix, Van Buuren, Tiësto, Hardwell, and Afrojack at the forefront, this technology is set to revolutionise the way electronic music is tracked and monetised. As technology continues to reshape the way royalties are managed, collaborations like this set the stage for a future where every play is accounted for, and every artist is paid what they deserve.

We’re excited about the future and look forward to making Vollou’s technology available to more DJ music creators. Stay tuned for updates as we continue to expand!