Overview of Music Licensing Organizations
- BMI and ASCAP Overview
- Benefits of SESAC
BMI lacks signup fees and pays out faster, making it a smarter choice. Venues generally handle ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC licensing. These cover copyright and performance fees. Mechanical licenses allow you to legally cover songs. Streaming services pay mechanical royalties to publishers, not PROs like ASCAP and BMI.
Choose based on your needs and preferences.
Understanding Licensing for DJs
- Licensing and Public Events
- Importance of Licensing for DJs
In the US, venues license, so DJs usually don’t need their own. DJ often needs a Public Performance License for copyrighted music played.
PROs collect performance royalties, not mechanical royalties.
FAQ: DJs and Music Licensing
- Procedure for Obtaining Music Licenses
- Relevance of Licensing for DJs
DJs must obtain music licenses by contacting ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC. In the US, venues license, so DJs usually don’t need their licenses.
PROs collect performance royalties, not mechanical royalties.