SESAC, Inc. was formerly the Society of European Stage Authors and Composers
SESAC was created in 1930.
SESAC, which is an acronym which originally stood for Society of European Stage Authors & Composers, is a world-wide organization with a mission to protect the rights of performers. Information on the organization can be found on the website for the organization. Wikipedia also has a good summary about SESAC.
protect the rights of composers and songwriters
Ascap, bmi, sesac
jingle bell rock by hank garland and bobby helms
They protect the rights of composers and songwriters.
The American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP), Broadcast Music Inc. (BMI), and the Society of European Stage Authors and Composers (SESAC) are performing rights organizations based in the United States. They collect fees for affiliated composers and songwriters when their works are performed (including broadcast).
Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) is one of three United States performing rightsorganizations, along with ASCAP and SESAC.
You would need a performance license; in the US this is easily obtained from ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC.
BMI. They represent just a few % more of the total music market than ASCAP. SESAC only has about 2-3%
Registering as a writer or publisher with any music/performers rights organization is free. ASCAP and BMI are basically open to anyone, SESAC has a 'selective' process.
A Karaoke Club is insurable. You need General Liability Insurance. (also remember to pay you music licensing fees (BMI, ASCAP and SESAC in the US, PRS in UK)