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They protect the rights of composers and songwriters.
Ascap, bmi, sesac
Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) is one of three United States performing rightsorganizations, along with ASCAP 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.
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).
You would need a performance license; in the US this is easily obtained from ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC.
protect the rights of composers and songwriters
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)
You would need to go directly to each organization for a license. Application can typically be made online at the links below.
SESAC was created in 1930.
protect the rights of singers and songwriters.