Sacem (Société des Auteurs, Compositeurs et Éditeurs de Musique) is a Neuilly-sur-Seine–based organization that manages music rights licensing and royalty distribution for creators and publishers.

Licensing and royalties

It grants licenses for public performance and other uses of protected works, collects associated fees from users, and allocates distributions to eligible members according to documented usage and repertoire rules.

Cultural role

Beyond rights administration, Sacem operates member services and initiatives that support musical creation and cultural activities, reflecting its position within the broader music ecosystem in France and partner networks abroad.