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ISNI Lookup

An ISNI (International Standard Name Identifier) is a 16-digit ISO 27729 identifier that uniquely tags a public creative identity. isni.fm is a free database that lets you look up musicians, songwriters, performers, and publishers by ISNI or by name and see the works and recordings attached to that identity.

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What is an ISNI?
An ISNI (International Standard Name Identifier) is a 16-digit ISO 27729 identifier managed by the ISNI International Agency. ISNIs identify the public identities of contributors to creative works across every industry — music, books, film, television, and journalism. Each musician, author, publisher, or production company can be uniquely identified by their ISNI.
How is an ISNI different from an IPI?
ISNIs (16 digits, ISO 27729) identify a public creative identity across every industry. IPI codes (11 digits, managed by CISAC) identify a rights-holder for music royalty management. The same person can hold both: an ISNI for unified identity across industries, and an IPI for collecting performing-rights royalties.
How do I find someone’s ISNI?
Search by name at the top of this page, or paste a 16-digit ISNI directly. Credits.fm cross-references the ISNI International Agency registry, MusicBrainz, and linked IPI data to surface verified ISNIs along with the works and recordings attached to that identity.
Do composers, performers, and producers each have their own ISNI?
Yes — ISNI identifies a public identity, not a role. A single person who composes, performs, and produces has one ISNI that covers all those creative activities. A group (a band, a label) has its own ISNI distinct from the individuals in it.
Is ISNI lookup free?
Yes. Every search on isni.fm and the underlying credits.fm/api is free with no signup or authentication required.