One Stream = One Cent – Minimum Wage for Musicians


One Stream = One Cent – Minimum Wage for Musicians
The Issue
Musicians are paid as little as $0.003 per stream.
That’s not fair. That’s not sustainable. That’s not a future for music.
We’re calling on streaming services to commit to a minimum of one cent per stream. A fair, transparent rate that values the creators who make the music the world listens to.
Right now:
Major labels receive better deals and higher payouts.
Independent artists are left scraping fractions of a cent.
The platforms profit, while the people making the music struggle
We believe:
- Music is work
- Musicians are workers
- Every stream should count
We demand:
We demand:
- A minimum payout of $0.01 per stream on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, and all major DSPs
- An end to preferential treatment for major labels
- A level playing field for all artists, regardless of status or backing.
We’re also calling on governments, cultural institutions, and policymakers to:
- Introduce tax incentives for music support and education
- Reinvest in live music infrastructure
- Enforce fairer standards for digital music payouts
The current system is rigged in favor of corporations, not creators. It’s time for a streaming economy that values artistry and rewards the people who power the platform.
One stream. One cent. Nothing less.
If you make music, love music, or believe in fairness — sign this petition and help us change the future of the music industry.
Sign. Share. Stand up for musicians.
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The Issue
Musicians are paid as little as $0.003 per stream.
That’s not fair. That’s not sustainable. That’s not a future for music.
We’re calling on streaming services to commit to a minimum of one cent per stream. A fair, transparent rate that values the creators who make the music the world listens to.
Right now:
Major labels receive better deals and higher payouts.
Independent artists are left scraping fractions of a cent.
The platforms profit, while the people making the music struggle
We believe:
- Music is work
- Musicians are workers
- Every stream should count
We demand:
We demand:
- A minimum payout of $0.01 per stream on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, and all major DSPs
- An end to preferential treatment for major labels
- A level playing field for all artists, regardless of status or backing.
We’re also calling on governments, cultural institutions, and policymakers to:
- Introduce tax incentives for music support and education
- Reinvest in live music infrastructure
- Enforce fairer standards for digital music payouts
The current system is rigged in favor of corporations, not creators. It’s time for a streaming economy that values artistry and rewards the people who power the platform.
One stream. One cent. Nothing less.
If you make music, love music, or believe in fairness — sign this petition and help us change the future of the music industry.
Sign. Share. Stand up for musicians.
2,588
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Petition created on 27 March 2025