10 Common SIAE Borderò Compilation Errors for DJs
In brief:
- Errors in borderò compilation are frequent: 15-20% of manually entered tracks contain errors
- Most common errors: wrong title, author confused with artist, missing tracks
- Consequences: delayed payments to authors, possible rectification requests from SIAE
- EasyBordero reduces the error rate to less than 1% with automatic fuzzy matching
The 10 Errors
1. Confusing the artist with the author
The most common error. The DJ enters the name of the artist who performs the track (e.g., Rihanna) instead of the author who wrote it (e.g., Tor Erik Hermansen). The SIAE (Italian Society of Authors and Publishers) catalog registers authors, not performers.
2. Entering the remix title instead of the original
"Song Title (Club Mix)" might have a different work code than "Song Title". Each version can be registered separately in the SIAE catalog.
3. Forgetting tracks played briefly
A track played for 30 seconds during a mix must still be declared in the borderò (music program report). Many DJs omit it.
4. Exceeding the 20-day deadline
The deadline is 20 days from the event, not from the end of the month. Forgetting an event means risking penalties up to EUR 5,164.
5. Using titles in different languages
"Around the World" and "Gira il Mondo" might be the same track registered with different titles in the SIAE catalog.
6. Not finding the track and skipping it
If a track is not found in the catalog, many DJs omit it. But the borderò must be complete — all tracks played must be declared.
7. Typos in the title
"Dont" vs "Don't" vs "Don't" — the SIAE catalog is sensitive to these details.
8. Entering royalty-free tracks as protected
Some tracks (jingles, sound effects, Creative Commons music) are not in the SIAE catalog and should not be entered.
9. Duplicating tracks played multiple times
If you play the same track twice in the same set, it should be entered only once (with the total duration).
10. Compiling a single borderò for multiple events
Each event requires a separate music program, even if it's the same venue and the same tracks on different evening events.
How to Avoid All These Errors
EasyBordero eliminates most of these errors automatically:
- Fuzzy matching finds the correct title even with typos
- Automatically distinguishes author from artist
- Identifies remixes with the correct work code
- Imports all tracks from the DJ software tracklist (no omissions)
- Respects deadlines with reminders
Error rate with EasyBordero: less than 1% vs 15-20% for manual compilation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if the borderò contains errors?
SIAE may request a rectification. Authors of tracks incorrectly declared (or not declared) do not receive due compensation. In serious cases, systematic errors can lead to penalties.
Can I correct an already submitted borderò?
It depends. Some modifications are possible by contacting the local SIAE office. It is always better to complete it correctly the first time.
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