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MASTERCLASS

Music Funding Without the Trap:
Understanding Royalty Advances

 

Thursday, May 7, 2026  |  4pm EST  |  Zoom

Running a label means making hard calls about money. But growth capital doesn't have to come with strings attached. Royalty advances give you access to funding rooted in your existing catalog value, without debt, without giving up rights, and without losing control of your operation.

In this Masterclass, Symphonic is breaking down exactly how royalty advances work, who they're built for, and how to use them strategically to fund releases, scale marketing, and support long-term catalog growth.

 

In this masterclass, you’ll discover:

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What a Royalty Advance Actually Is

Get a clear breakdown of how royalty advances differ from traditional loans, label deals, and catalog sales, and why maintaining ownership of your rights has serious long-term value for your business.

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Who Qualifies and How Eligibility Is Evaluated

Understand the data-driven factors behind eligibility, including catalog performance, royalty consistency, and release history, and learn what you can focus on now to strengthen your position.

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How the Process Works Inside Symphonic

Walk through the full experience, from checking eligibility in your dashboard to understanding what comes next after you apply and how decisions are made.

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Smart Ways Label Owners and Managers Are Using Advances

Explore real use cases, from scaling marketing budgets and funding playlist pitching to paying collaborators upfront, financing physical releases, and testing ad campaigns with actual budget behind them.

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Common Myths, Red Flags, and When Not to Take an Advance

Get honest, straightforward answers to the questions most people don't ask until it's too late, including when waiting is the smarter move.

Join us!

Thursday, May 7, 2026

4pm EST

 

This session is built for artists, label owners and artist managers who are ready to think strategically about funding growth without compromising ownership or long-term catalog value. 

Leading the discussion will be:

Jorge Brea

Jorge Brea

CEO

Symphonic

Ed Poston

Ed Poston

Head of A&R

Symphonic

Whether you're eligible today or building toward it, this masterclass will give you the clarity to move forward with confidence. Reserve your spot!