Distrokid and TimeCore are the third-party distribution companies that Facebook collaborated with for this initiative. Millions of people around the world can listen artists on Instagram and Facebook with this sensational new partnership. It is simple to set up, fast, and the artist doesn’t have to pay.
Artist to upload music without any cost
Indie up-and-coming musicians now have the liberty of uploading their music without any cost on Facebook and Instagram with a new partnership deal. In addition, the uploaded music will be accessible for use on all Stories (Facebook), and Reels (Instagram), and other merchandise of Facebook that have the music library option.
аThe first step in the process is to choose one of the distribution companies. After that, the uploaded content can be used on both Facebook and Instagram as the user desires. This partnership also allows the use of lyrics and music stickers on Facebook and Instagram stories. And also the addition of favorite sounds to Stories.
Indie creators to be reimbursed if songs are used on Facebook
Subsequently, upon submitting their music, indie creators will be reimbursed anytime their song is used on Facebook if the guidelines were followed. A press conference on the 16th of June, 2021 verified that creators would be compensated handsomely each time their work is being used in any form across Facebook and Instagram outlets.
Facebook’s Music Business Development Manager, Chris Papalro is also reported to have said that his company is delighted to increase the reach of independent artists and creators to prospective fans on Facebook and Instagram. Facebook is also looking to create new communities. He concluded by saying that indie artists now have the chance of bringing their songs directly to millions of people. This will break the monopoly of DJs and recording studios on which songs should be “hit songs”.
The partnership will make music sharing easier
Speaking for his distribution company, the CEO and Founder of DistroKid, Philip Kaplan said the partnership with Facebook will bring the sharing and discovery of music right to everyone’s doorstep. DistroKid announced that the company is delighted to support independent artists at no extra cost to the creators. Philip expressed his excitement in partnering with Facebook and Instagram for the exciting initiative.
An independent artist can get their music on Facebook and Instagram through simple and easy steps. The First step in getting a song on Facebook and Instagram is to select a distribution partner of their choice. Whichever distribution company an artist decided on, there is zero cost for participation.
The next step is to sign up with the preferred music distribution company via Facebook Music. Once the sign-up is completed, the song will be uploaded to the distributor’s website. As soon as the distributor accepts the music, the uploaded music will be available to be used for Stories, Reels, and every other music library of Facebook. Payment follows immediately according to the terms and conditions of the distribution company.
In a closing statement in the press release, the Chief Revenue Officer at TuneCore, Andreea Gleeson asserted that the new partnership will open doors of fame and worldwide recognition for indie artists on earth.
