NACE 59.20—Sound recording and music publishing activities

Where 59.20 sits

1. J Publishing, broadcasting, and content production and distribution activities
2. 59 Motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities
3. 59.2 Sound recording and music publishing activities
4. 59.20 Sound recording and music publishing activities

What 59.20 includes

• Production of original (sound) master recordings, including digital recordings, that are accessible online or via any hard copy
• Sound recording service activities, including the production of recorded (i.e. non-live) radio programming, audio podcasts, as well as audio for film, television, books, etc.
• Music publishing, i.e. activities of: • acquiring and registering copyrights for musical compositions • promoting, authorising and using these compositions in recordings, radio, television, motion pictures, live performances, print and other media • jointly publishing and distributing sound recordings via streaming and downloads Releasing, promoting and distributing sound recordings to wholesalers, retailers or directly to the public may include production of master recordings or obtaining the reproduction and distribution rights to master recordings.
• Conversion of sound recordings to audio streaming formats
• Publishing of music and sheet music books

59.20 in other systems