SPRE - Société pour la Perception de la Rémunération Equitable

Founded: 1986

Headquarters: France

SPRE is an organization that plays a critical role in maintaining equity between music creators and users. It collects Equitable Remuneration under a legal mandate, which is then distributed by its member societies. Co-governed by SCPP, SPPF, ADAMI, and SPEDIDAM, these rights are distributed directly to artists and producers based on usage reports from television, radio, and other music distributors.

The Equitable Remuneration is predominantly proportional to the operating revenues for entities such as radio, television, nightclubs, and bars/restaurants where music is a key element of their activity. Conversely, it is primarily flat-rate for venues where background music adds less value.

This system serves to compensate artists and producers for the use of their work. SPRE's function is pivotal in balancing the music industry by ensuring that all stakeholders receive fair recompense for their contributions.