The entity closed its best year to date, driven by major tours by international acts such as AC/DC and Ed Sheeran, and local artists such as Joaquín Sabina and Aitana.
Ed Sheeran during his concert at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano on May 30, 2025, in Madrid, Spain.
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The Spanish Society of Authors and Publishers (SGAE) closed 2025 with the highest revenue in its history: more than €393 million ($457 million) in copyright royalties, Billboard Español can exclusively report on Monday (May 18). The growth was driven by live music, streaming and international business, while the net distribution of royalties to members rose by 3.1% to €360 million ($419 million), distributed among more than 97,000 authors and members.
