July
Can I manage my copyrights independently while being a Teosto client?
Yes. You can remove from Teosto's management:
Do I have copyright protection even if I’m not a Teosto customer?
Yes. You automatically have copyright protection for your work, whether or not you're a Teosto client.
What constitutes plagiarism?
Plagiarism means presenting another's work or parts of it as your own.
What are graphic rights?
Graphic rights refer to:
When is a work protected by copyright?
A work is protected when it:
What is the copyright protection period?
The protection period defines how long copyright lasts:
Who owns the copyright of a work?
Copyright consists of two components:
What rights does copyright give me as a music creator?
Copyright gives music creators the following rights:
How do I leave Teosto?
You can terminate your Teosto membership agreement:
How do I submit a performance report?
If you perform yourself, submit a performance report in the online service as soon as possible after the performance.
How do I register a work?
Register your work in the online service whenever you complete a new piece – without this, we cannot pay you royalties for your music performances.
Does Teosto have annual membership fees?
No. The joining fee is the only payment you'll make to Teosto as a music creator.
What does voting membership cost?
Voting membership itself doesn't cost anything, but you can only apply for voting membership once you're a Teosto member and have accumulated enough copyright…
What does it cost to become a Teosto member?
Becoming a member of Teosto only carries a one-time joining fee:
What’s the difference between a Teosto member and a voting member?
Anyone who creates music can become a member of Teosto, but voting membership requires established musical activity and a certain level of copyright income.…
How do I become a voting member?
You can apply to become a voting member here once you're already a Teosto member and have collected sufficient copyright royalties to qualify for voting…
Will Teosto handle all licensing negotiations on my behalf?
In most cases, yes. We manage your music rights both in Finland and on international platforms. We have existing agreements with both domestic parties and…
Who can become a Teosto member?
You can become a Teosto member if you're a music creator (composer, lyricist, or arranger) or a music publisher. To qualify for member status:
Rights and responsibilities regarding music in education
Using music in your classroom
Reporting and documentation of music used in education
What DJs need to know
Reporting your performances
Guidelines for performing the works of others
Understanding social media copyrights
Publishing and managing music on YouTube
Using music on different social media platforms
Licence pricing
Using music in creative work
Using music in marketing and media
Using music in business
Using music in events and gatherings
Is Teosto membership mandatory if I publish music?
No. You hold the copyright to your music, whether or not you're our member or a member of any copyright organization. You can operate independently or join…
What to do if something is wrong?
How are music royalties paid?
Managing your music rights
Understanding music copyrights
Practical guidelines for customers
Fees
How to join Teosto
Who is Teosto for?
FAQ: Performing music
Here, we'll cover the essentials you need to know about music performance licenses and reporting. They help you and other music creators receive the…
FAQ: Music usage and licenses
Are you performing cover songs, sampling music, or planning an event where music is central? Do you need background music for your café or marketing video?…
FAQ: Music and social media
Whether you're a musician sharing your work or a content creator looking to use music in your posts, understanding the rules across different platforms is…
FAQ: Using music for education
Here, we've compiled answers to questions teachers and educational institutions ask us most frequently. With these guidelines, you'll ensure that music usage…
FAQ: Copyright and royalties
Copyright is the most valuable asset for music creators. This page explains music-related copyrights and how to manage them.
FAQ: Membership
Are you creating or publishing music? You're in the right place — we are your partner in copyright management. Here, we'll address all the key questions…
June
May
Sävähdyttikö av-teoksen musiikki? Vuoden Musiikkioivallus -kilpailun haku on nyt auki!
Gramex ja Teosto jakavat jälleen Vuoden Musiikkioivallus –palkinnon, jonka tarkoituksena on huomioida kotimaisia av-teoksia, joissa on käytetty musiikkia…
Teosto’s Annual Report 2024: a record amount of royalties collected, the establishment of the Teosto Cultural Foundation and the beginning of the age of AI
Last year, Teosto collected a record-breaking EUR 89.2 million in royalties for composers, lyricists, arrangers and music publishers. The Teosto Cultural…
Teijamari Jyrkkiö appointed Director of the Teosto Cultural Foundation
Teijamari Jyrkkiö, LL.M., M.A. has been appointed Director of the Teosto Cultural Foundation as of 6 May 2025.
Information for Teosto’s International Partners
Teosto is a Finnish copyright collecting society representing composers, lyricists, arrangers, and music publishers. Established in 1928, Teosto has been…
Teosto’s key figures in 2024
Annual report 2024
Teosto safeguards the commercial and cultural value of the copyrights of composers, lyricists, arrangers and music publishers in a changing society.
Music Report – Set List
Music Report – Set List
If you are a foreign performer playing in Finland, please submit your performance notification using…
April
Position on licensing of generative AI
AI services rely on copyrighted music to 1) train and 2) generate music, which 3) directly competes with the human-created music the AI model is trained on.…
March
February
Distribution schedule for international royalties
Royalties collected internationally are paid quarterly alongside our regular distributions as they are processed.
Teosto and the Finnish broadcaster MTV reach an agreement on music copyright royalties
MTV and Teosto have over the past several years had disagreements regarding copyright royalties for music content in MTV's audiovisual services. As a result,…
Agreements with Foreign Performing Rights Organizations
We have a wide network of international partners and we will pay you royalties when your music is played abroad. We have reciprocal representation agreements…
January
Strong growth in music royalties from abroad
International royalties collected by Teosto increased significantly in 2024. Royalties from foreign copyright collecting societies to Finnish music creators…