MILAN, Italy —Following the strong global market reception of its permanent audio ownership model launched in late June, which introduced a structural transition from recurring subscriptions to a direct buy-out asset framework, Sonify Music is officially expanding its product lineup.
Leading the platform is Italian composer, pianist, and entrepreneur Venanzio Giacomelli, nephew of the late international automotive executive Sergio Marchionne. Applying a rigorous strategic approach to the music licensing sector, Giacomelli is rapidly establishing himself as an influential reference point in the royalty-free and buyout music industry. His philosophy treats audio tracks as permanent corporate assets for businesses while bringing complete legal clarity to live entertainment.
Capitalizing on the momentum of the buyout model, Sonify Music is now unveiling its next major innovation: the Sonify DJ License, a first-of-its-kind global performance licensing model built specifically for DJs, music producers, and live performers.
Traditional DJ performance licensing is historically fragmented, expensive, and country-bound (such as SIAE/SCF in Italy or GEMA in Germany), requiring lengthy paperwork and variable fees per venue. Sonify Music disrupts this structure by offering a single, portable, flat-rate license that covers public performance across the entire Sonify catalog worldwide.
To deliver a seamless workflow, the platform’s entire catalog has been meticulously structured following the genre classification standards made famous by industry giants like Beatport. This intuitive categorization enables DJs to effortlessly search, filter, and download tracks tailored specifically to their set styles and performance environments.
Key highlights of the new Sonify DJ License include:
- Beatport-Style Categorization: A familiar, genre-based organization framework allowing DJs to quickly discover and download high-quality tracks suited for any live set or venue mood.
- Instant “Per-Gig” QR Certificates: DJs can generate dedicated venue certificates in seconds via their dashboard, complete with venue details, event date, and a publicly verifiable QR code that venue managers can scan instantly with no login required.
- 100% Direct Rights (No Collecting Societies): The entire Sonify catalog is produced in-house and is never registered with collecting societies (SIAE, GEMA, SACEM, ASCAP, PRS, SGAE), allowing Sonify to grant direct public-performance rights legally bypassing traditional royalty administration.
- Automated DACH Area Variant: The platform automatically generates a reinforced certificate variant for events in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, providing explicit legal statements for GEMA/AKM/SUISA compliance.
- Global Flat-Rate Pricing: Available at €29.90/month or €299/year, offering unlimited gig certificate generation across all global venues without 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 bridges the gap between high-end music production and simplified 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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