How do I request an ISNI?

Requesting an ISNI directly from MusicTeam®

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Written by Chloe Dagenais
Updated over a week ago

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How MusicTeam® is assigning ISNIs

While an ISNI can be given to any public entities, which can encompass both organizations and individuals, we have prioritized the issuance of ISNIs for artists.

Who can receive an ISNI from MusicTeam®?

Display Artist Names - solo acts & groups/bands

What are the conditions to receive an ISNI?

  1. Having a Display Artist Name

  2. Purchasing at least 1 Distribution Plan

  3. Provide at least 1 website (Official website, Discogs, Wikipedia, or Wikidata)

  4. Having at least 3 Published Recordings

How do I know if my Recording has been published before?

If your Recording was ever shared publicly with an audience, then your Recording is considered published. If you shared your Recording as part of a pre-release promotion, it's been published. 

How do we know how which Recordings are published?

Add your 1st Date of Publication on the Recording in the Recording Information card.

Where can I add my websites?

  • Go to Profiles

  • On your Profile

  • Click on (...) and Edit Profile

  • Go to Artist Names

How do I request an ISNI for my Display Artist Name?

  • Go to Profiles and click on View Profile

  • Go to the Artist tab

  • For the Display Artist Name you want to receive an ISNI, in the card click on the menu ...

  • Click on Request ISNI

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