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PRESS RELEASE

June 25, 2025

1985 – 2025: THE SCPP CELEBRATES 40 YEARS (REVIEW)

THE SCPP AMONG THE WORLD’S TOP THREE PRODUCERS’ RIGHTS MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATIONS

On the occasion of its General Assembly, the SCPP, founded in 1985, celebrates its 40th anniversary and reflects on four decades of service to music producers. It also pays tribute to the Loi Lang, which in the same year granted rights to performers and music producers.

With total collections of €2.05 billion and distributions amounting to €1.9 billion, the SCPP ranks among the world’s top three producers’ rights management organizations.

Beyond its core mission of rights management, the SCPP has established itself as a key player in the music industry—through its anti-piracy efforts, which notably contributed to the creation of HADOPI; its role as France’s national ISRC code agency; and its continued defense of producers’ rights—as well as through its funding initiatives.

Over the past 40 years, the SCPP has distributed a total of €289 million in funding to music industry organizations, festivals, and its members—including €200 million in support of music creation.

Remaining true since its inception to its values of transparency, fairness, and solidarity, the SCPP welcomes nearly 40 new independent producers each month. It now represents 5,000 members—over 70% of French independent producers.

“Neighbouring rights have been a major advancement for artists and producers for the past 40 years. These rights have generated a growing and substantial revenue stream, which has supported French music production throughout this time. The SCPP has done—and continues to do—an outstanding job for all producers.”
— Olivier Nusse, President of the SCPP

“The real strength of the SCPP lies in our commitment to providing the best possible service to our members. We’ve developed tools suited to all types of organizations—whether large international groups, mid-sized companies, or small producers. We treat all our members equally. Everyone receives the same level of service.”
— Marc Guez, Managing Director of the SCPP

To mark its 40th anniversary, the SCPP is publishing a book:
"The History of Music Rights and Neighbouring Rights"
(by Emmanuel Legrand, June 2025) – Available upon request from the Communications Department.

Press contact:
SCPP – Anouchka Roggeman – +33 (0)1 41 43 03 03 – anouchka.roggeman@scpp.fr​