How to request your ISWC with MusicTeam®?
Go to your Works Repertoire
Click on the (...) on the right side of your Work Title
Click Request ISWC
To request an ISWC you will need:
Work Title*
All Creators have provided their Full Name + Roles*
All Creators have provided their IPI*
*required metadata needed
ISWC Statuses
Once you request an ISWC to be assigned to your Work, you may see the following statuses:
Requested | Your ISWC Request has been received. |
Pending | Your ISWC Request is being processed. |
Not eligible | Sorry. |
What is an ISWC and where do I get it?
What is an ISWC and where do I get it?
The ISWC (International Standard Musical Work Code) is a unique, permanent and internationally recognized reference number for the identification of musical works. It's exactly like the ISRC but for each of your Works - the underlying composition. This code gets you paid your performance and mechanical royalties.
You can get an ISWC:
from us by requesting one, which will take between 2-4 business days.
when you register your Work with us. Once the Work is Registered, we'll automatically assign the ISWC that was issued by your PRO.
When do I need to request an ISWC?
When do I need to request an ISWC?
You should request an ISWC when you want to distribute with us. Why?
So that we can send it to the DSPs when we distribute your music. What will happen then?
The reports sent from the DSPs to SOCAN will be accompanied with your ISWC and there will be a match.
It is not mandatory, but this significantly increases your chances of getting your royalties paid.
How long does it take to get an ISWC?
How long does it take to get an ISWC?
🐎 2-4 business days with MusicTeam®
🚢 4-8 weeks with your PRO because you're issued an ISWC only after you submitted a Work Registration.
Why do I need an ISWC?
Why do I need an ISWC?
To link you and other creators, your Work and creators to get paid.
Do I need to submit a Work registration to get my ISWC?
Do I need to submit a Work registration to get my ISWC?
No! You can get your ISWC before you submit your Work registration.