Become a member of BumaStemra
You’re a music creator. If your music is used—for example, on the radio, in a bar, or on Spotify—we make sure you get paid for it.
What we do for you
We keep track of where your music is played, and we license music users for the right to play your music. We then distribute the money to you quickly and easily. In short: we make sure you’re paid if your music is played – anywhere, no fuss.
Understanding your music and income
MijnBumaStemra is your personal space to see how your music is performing. This gives you an overview of your income, as well as an insight into your online streams and radio plays. And with the help of our analytics, you can easily see where in the world your songs are popular.
"BumaStemra is an essential player for me in the music industry. It's great that they collect my copyrights on my behalf and that I can see exactly in the portal where my income comes from!"
Joining is a good idea if…
- You’re a composer, songwriter or producer from the Netherlands or abroad
- You write music or lyrics. Performers are represented by Sena
- You join as an individual. You cannot join as a band or group
Or if your music is….
- Often played live, by yourself or other artists
- Regularly played on the radio or TV
- Released by a record label on CD, DVD or vinyl
- Streamed more than 200,000 times a year on paid music services
If you’re considering joining BumaStemra, our member services department will be happy to answer any questions and give you more information. You can contact us on weekdays from 10:00 to 16:00 on 023-7997889 or via info@bumastemra.nl.
Becoming a member is very simple. Just fill in your details, verify your identity, and sign your contract online. Once that’s done, you can start registering your music with us, we’ll handle the rest!
Are you a performer besides being a music maker?
Then it’s important to also register with Sena. Sena ensures that you receive compensation when you perform your music.
What are the costs?
Starting January 1, 2025, new members will receive their first year of membership completely free. From the second year onwards, the contribution is €63.55. However, we annually supplement members’ royalty earnings with a so-called basic allowance. This allowance ensures that members receive an amount that exceeds the yearly contribution by a few euros.
Register as a member of BumaStemra in a few steps
Yes, I want to join!Join as a publisher
You can also join BumaStemra as a music publisher – along with more than 1,500 other publishers. As a music publisher, you work with songs and their copyrights and make sure that music creators earn as much as possible from their music. BumaStemra helps you monitor music use and collect royalties for your music creators’ music.
Joining is a good idea if…
- You’re a publisher and represent the rights of songwriters. Record labels and performers are represented by Sena
- The songs you represent are regularly broadcast, performed live or commercially released
- You want us to exploit your share of these songs
Our member services department will be happy to answer any questions and give you more information. You can contact us on weekdays from 11:00 to 16:00 on 023-7997889.
What are the costs?
Starting January 1, 2025, new members will receive their first year of membership completely free. From the second year onwards, the contribution is €127.10. However, we annually supplement members’ royalty earnings with a so-called basic allowance. This allowance ensures that members receive an amount that exceeds the yearly contribution by a few euros.