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Beyond licensing — into ownership

Own a Share of Real Master Recordings — and Earn the Royalties

Buy 1–10% of a master produced at Abbey Road Studios with the London Symphony Orchestra, and earn your share of worldwide streaming and sync royalties. Fractional music ownership from €96.90 — pay in €, no cryptocurrency required.

€10M portfolio under management · 500M+ streams · On-chain proof · Capital at risk

What does it mean to invest in music royalties?

Investing in music royalties means buying a share of a song’s master rights so you earn a slice of the money it makes — from streaming, from sync placements in films and ads, and from YouTube’s Content-ID pool. It turns music from a cost into an income-producing asset, and unlike most asset classes it keeps paying for the master’s 70-year copyright life.

Most royalty investments start in the thousands and lock you out unless you’re an institution. Artyfile opens it up: from €96.90 you can own 1% of a real recording made at Abbey Road Studios with the London Symphony Orchestra — the same masters behind a catalogue with 500M+ streams. You pay in normal currency, your ownership is recorded on the Ethereum blockchain as proof, and you can sell your share whenever you like. It’s an investment, so your capital is at risk and returns aren’t guaranteed — but it’s the only one you can also drop straight into your own film.

Masters You Can Own a Share Of

Real-orchestra recordings from the Artyfile catalogue — license a track, or own a piece of it.

Violin Concerto No. 2: 2. Largo Con Dolore

Violin Concerto No. 2: 2. Largo Con Dolore

London Symphony Orchestra

cinematicpoignantmelancholic
License from €299.90 →
Violin Concerto No. 2: 1. Moderato Giocoso

Violin Concerto No. 2: 1. Moderato Giocoso

London Symphony Orchestra

orchestralpassionatetriumphant
License from €299.90 →
Violin Concerto No. 2: 3. Allegretto con Spirito

Violin Concerto No. 2: 3. Allegretto con Spirito

London Symphony Orchestra

orchestraldramaticenergetic
License from €299.90 →
Little Paradise

Little Paradise

Artyfile

cinematichopefulinspirational
License from €29.90 →
Brahms: Waltz in a Flat

Brahms: Waltz in a Flat

Brahms

classicalromanticnostalgic
License from €29.90 →
I'll be there

I'll be there

Artyfile

cinematicintrospectivehopeful
License from €29.90 →
Still, still, still

Still, still, still

Bläserkreis Hippach

Classicalsolemnreverent
License from €29.90 →
Without You

Without You

Artyfile

cinematicmelancholicpensive
License from €29.90 →
Let Her Go (E-Piano Version)

Let Her Go (E-Piano Version)

Artyfile

cinematicmelancholicreflective
License from €29.90 →

€10M

master-rights portfolio under management

500M+

streams across the catalogue

LSO · Abbey Road

real-orchestra masters, not AI

On-chain

ownership you can verify yourself

How you own — and how you get paid

  1. 1

    Own a 1% master share

    Pick any track and buy 1–10% of its master rights — from €96.90 per 1%. Pay in Euro, Dollar or Pound. No cryptocurrency, exchange or wallet needed: your share is registered to your email and held for you — link your own wallet anytime to take self-custody.

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    Your ownership is recorded on-chain

    Your share is recorded as a Music NFT on the Ethereum blockchain — a tamper-proof record of who owns what. It’s not speculative digital art: each token is backed by a real master recording, performed by real musicians — including the London Symphony Orchestra at Abbey Road Studios on the orchestral catalogue.

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    Earn your share of the royalties

    You receive your percentage of everything the master earns worldwide — streaming, sync placements in films and ads, and the YouTube Content-ID monetization pool. Payouts are made quarterly once your balance passes €50, with statements in your account.

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    Use the music — or sell your share

    Every share includes the full lifetime, worldwide sync licence, so you can use the music in your own films and videos. And because ownership lives on-chain, you can sell or transfer your share on OpenSea, peer-to-peer, at any time.

Verify the ownership contract on Etherscan

No crypto required to buy — the blockchain only provides the proof of ownership.

Own it from €96.90

Fractional master ownership at roughly a fiftieth of the usual entry point — own a piece of premium music for the price of a nice dinner, not a five-figure cheque.

The only investment you can use

Every share includes the full lifetime sync licence, so you can put the music you co-own straight into your own films, ads and videos. Earn from it and use it.

Backed by real masters

Not a speculative JPEG — each share is backed by a genuine Abbey Road / London Symphony Orchestra recording with a documented rights chain and a 70-year earning life.

Illustrative estimate

What could a share earn?

You would own 1% of the masterYou invest €96.90

Estimated royalties per year

If the track is…StreamingSyncYour share / yr
Quiet€1.20€0.50€1.70
Typical€7.50€1.50€9.00
A strong performer€24.00€3.75€27.75

Typical → strong range
€9.00€27.75

Royalties accrue for the master’s 70-year copyright life — and every share includes a full lifetime licence to use the music yourself.

Illustrative only — not a forecast or a promise. Real royalties depend on how much the track is streamed and licensed, and may be zero. This is not investment advice. Capital is at risk.

Artyfile vs. other ways to invest in music

Artyfile Limited EditionRoyalty marketplacesStreaming subscriptions
Minimum to start€96.90 (1% share)Usually thousands— you never own anything
Underlying assetReal LSO / Abbey Road mastersBack-catalogue royalties (varies)None — rented access
Can you also use the music?Yes — full lifetime sync licenceNoOnly while you keep paying
Earn royaltiesYes — streaming + sync + Content-IDYesNo — a pure cost
Proof of ownershipOn-chain, verifiable yourselfPaper contractNone
Sell / exitAnytime on OpenSea or peer-to-peerPlatform resale (varies)Just cancel
Crypto requiredNo — pay in € / $ / £SometimesNo

The only music investment you can also drop into your own film — backed by real orchestral masters, starting at the price of a nice dinner.

License it — or own it

Artyfile Basic

29.90 per track

  • Lifetime worldwide sync license
  • 44.1kHz/24-bit WAV download
  • YouTube, cinema, broadcast cleared
  • No subscriptions or recurring fees
  • Use the music — but you don’t own it
License music

Artyfile Limited Edition

96.90 per 1% share

  • Everything in Basic included
  • 1–10% ownership of the master
  • Earn streaming, sync & Content-ID royalties
  • Ownership recorded on Ethereum
  • Tradeable on OpenSea anytime
  • No crypto knowledge required
Own a share

Honest about the risk

Owning music rights is an investment, and like any investment your capital is at risk. The royalties a share earns depend on how much the music is streamed and licensed — they can go down as well as up, and may be zero. Any figures on this page are illustrative, not a forecast or a promise of returns. Artyfile does not provide investment, tax or legal advice; please consider your own circumstances. Your ownership is recorded on the Ethereum blockchain and you are responsible for the security of your wallet.

Read the full terms

Frequently asked questions

How do I invest in music royalties on Artyfile?+

Pick any track in the catalog and buy a Limited Edition share — €96.90 for 1% of that track’s master rights, up to 10%. You pay in Euro, Dollar or Pound; no cryptocurrency is required. Your ownership is recorded on the Ethereum blockchain as proof, and from then on you receive your share of the track’s worldwide streaming and sync royalties, paid quarterly.

How much can I earn from a share?+

It depends entirely on how much the track is streamed and licensed — there is no guaranteed return, and a quiet track may earn very little. As a rough guide, a typical track might generate a few euros per 1% share per year from streaming plus a share of any sync placements; a strong performer earns more. Royalties keep accruing for the master’s 70-year copyright life. Figures shown in our calculator are illustrative, not a promise.

Is investing in music royalties safe? Is it a scam?+

Music royalties are an established asset class, but they are still an investment — your capital is at risk and returns are not guaranteed. What makes Artyfile different from speculative “music NFTs” is that every share is backed by a real master recording performed by real musicians — including the London Symphony Orchestra at Abbey Road Studios on the orchestral catalogue — and your ownership is recorded on a public blockchain you can verify yourself. We don’t promise returns and we’re not financial advisers — read the risk note and terms before you buy.

Do I need cryptocurrency or a crypto wallet?+

No. You pay in normal currency (€ / $ / £) by card. The blockchain only provides a tamper-proof record of ownership; it runs in the background. No wallet needed — your share is registered to your email and held for you, and you can link your own wallet anytime to take self-custody.

Can I sell my share later?+

Yes. Because ownership lives on the Ethereum blockchain, your Limited Edition share can be sold or transferred at any time — peer-to-peer or listed on a marketplace such as OpenSea. Secondary-market activity can be limited, so resale value and speed are not guaranteed.

Can I also use the music I own a share of?+

Yes — and this is unique to Artyfile. Every share includes the full lifetime, worldwide sync licence, so you can use the track in your own films, videos, ads and broadcasts while also earning royalties when others license it. It is the only music investment you can also put in your own work.

What is the difference between Artyfile Basic and Limited Edition?+

Artyfile Basic (€29.90) is a lifetime, worldwide sync licence — everything you need to use a track legally. Artyfile Limited Edition (from €96.90) includes that same licence plus 1–10% ownership of the master, recorded on-chain, so you also earn a share of streaming and sync royalties.

Is this investment advice or a regulated product?+

No. Nothing on this page is investment, tax or legal advice, and Artyfile makes no representations about future value. A Limited Edition is a fractional ownership of master rights with the right to earn royalties — please assess your own situation and read our terms.

Start with a single share

Own a piece of real orchestral music from €96.90. Earn royalties, use the music, sell anytime. No cryptocurrency required — capital at risk.