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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).

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Q: What do ASCAP BMI and SESAC stand for?
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Name one of the three music licensing agencies?

Ascap, bmi, sesac


Who is bigger ASCAP or BMI?

BMI. They represent just a few % more of the total music market than ASCAP. SESAC only has about 2-3%


Who is ASCAP's rival?

Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) is one of three United States performing rightsorganizations, along with ASCAP and SESAC.


What is the purpose of ASCAP BMI and SESAC?

They protect the rights of composers and songwriters.


How much does it cost to join ascap?

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.


What are the copyright laws for using music in a gymnastics business?

You would need a performance license; in the US this is easily obtained from ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC.


Is a karaoke club uninsurable?

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)


Is Lady Gaga on ASCAP bmi or sesac?

BMI. Her works can be found in their database by searching for Lady Gaga as artist, or under her real name (Stephani Germanotta) as Songwriter/Composer; most are controlled at least in part by House of Gaga Publishing, Inc.


How can you switch from bmi to ascap?

Call ASCAP to terminate your membership, then apply to BMI; note that BMI requires a two-year contract.


Where can you get a new media public performance license from the performing rights organizations ASCAP BMI and SESAC?

You would need to go directly to each organization for a license. Application can typically be made online at the links below.


What is the purpose of ASCA and BMI and SESAC?

protect the rights of composers and songwriters


Is there a list of ASCAP or BMI songs?

Barnyard Dance