2024-25 Distribution Schedule Update

ACTRA RACS offers Monthly Royalty Releases to ensure that performers receive their royalties as quickly as possible. 

International royalties are claimed and received on a schedule that varies by country and can change throughout the year. Similarly, the schedule for Canadian royalties is currently subject to ongoing systems challenges related to the new shared repertoire and distribution system in Canada. Monthly Royalty Releases give ACTRA RACS the flexibility to release all available royalties on frequent and regular intervals.

For Canadian royalties, we maintain a tentative schedule to outline the month range where we expect specific Canadian distributions to occur: 

2024
July, August, September 
First Distribution on Canadian Royalties From 2023 Usage 

October, November December 
Final Distribution on 2007-2008 Royalty Period 

2025
January, February, March 
2007/2008 Closeout Reallocation Payment
Final Distribution on 2007-2008 Royalty Period 
Additional Distribution On 2021, 2022 and 2023 Royalty Periods

April, May, June
2017 Closeout Reallocation Payment
Additional Distribution Royalty Periods: 2021, 2022 and 2023

July, August, September 
First Distribution on Canadian Royalties From 2024 Usage 

ACTRA RACS continues to push for a shared Canadian system that best meets the needs of performers and that offers a regular and reliable distribution schedule.

*A Closeout Reallocation Payment is a “top-up” payment.  Any outstanding unclaimed royalties from a given period are reallocated to the performers who have made successful claims. More information on our closeout schedule.