MILAN, ITALY — Following the global market reception of its permanent audio ownership model introduced in late June, which marked a shift from recurring subscriptions to a direct buy-out asset structure, Sonify Music is formally expanding its product range.
The company operates under the leadership of Italian composer, pianist, and entrepreneur Venanzio Giacomelli, nephew of the late international automotive executive Sergio Marchionne. Applying a rigorous strategic approach to music licensing, Giacomelli is establishing himself as a reference point in the royalty-free and buyout music sector. His philosophy treats audio tracks as permanent corporate assets for businesses while establishing complete legal clarity for live entertainment.
Building on the momentum of the buyout model, Sonify Music is launching its newest feature: the Sonify DJ License, a global performance licensing model created specifically for DJs, music producers, and live performers.
Traditional DJ performance licensing is historically fragmented, costly, and restricted by country (such as SIAE/SCF in Italy or GEMA in Germany), involving extensive paperwork and variable fees per venue. Sonify Music addresses this structure by providing a single, portable, flat-rate license that covers public performance across the entire Sonify catalog globally.
To create an efficient workflow, the platform’s entire catalog is organized using genre classification standards similar to those used by industry companies like Beatport. This categorization allows DJs to search, filter, and download tracks suited to their set styles and performance environments.
Key features of the new Sonify DJ License include:
- Beatport-Style Categorization: A familiar, genre-based organization framework allowing DJs to discover and download high-quality tracks for any live set or venue.
- Instant “Per-Gig” QR Certificates: DJs can generate dedicated venue certificates quickly via their dashboard. These include venue details, the event date, and a publicly verifiable QR code that venue managers can scan without requiring a login.
- 100% Direct Rights (No Collecting Societies): The entire Sonify catalog is produced in-house and remains unregistered with collecting societies (SIAE, GEMA, SACEM, ASCAP, PRS, SGAE). This enables Sonify to grant direct public-performance rights, bypassing traditional royalty administration.
- Automated DACH Area Variant: The platform automatically generates a specialized certificate variant for events in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, supplying explicit legal statements to meet GEMA/AKM/SUISA compliance.
- Global Flat-Rate Pricing: The service is available at €29.90/month or €299/year, granting unlimited gig certificate generation across all global venues with no per-event surcharge fees.
“Our goal from day one was to introduce true structural innovation to audio licensing,” states Venanzio Giacomelli, CEO and Founder of Sonify Music. “The overwhelming adoption of our permanent buyout model proved that creators demand asset ownership. With the new DJ License, we are extending that same legal certainty to live performers; combining a Beatport-inspired interface for instant music discovery with a portable, QR-verified license that works in any venue worldwide.”
ABOUT VENANZIO GIACOMELLI & SONIFY MUSIC
Sonify Music develops alternative audio licensing solutions for the corporate, advertising, broadcast, independent content creation, and live performance sectors. Founded by Milan-based composer and entrepreneur Venanzio Giacomelli, nephew of the late automotive executive Sergio Marchionne, the platform connects high-end music production with straightforward legal structures, ranging from lifetime track ownership (buyout) to specialized global performance licensing.
DJ License Info: https://sonifymusic.net/en/dj
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