Music licensing

What is ASCAP license? An ASCAP license authorizes the public performance of the entire ASCAP repertory and the repertories of over 90 foreign societies from around the world by means of Internet and wireless digital transmissions. Read more on www.ascap.com Most musicians, composers, and songwriters have heard of ASCAP. Over 700,000 members and more than … Read more

How much is ASCAP Music License? However, there is a minimum annual ASCAP license cost of $390, so the fee will never be less than that. You also need to remember that this is only for the use of the ASCAP catalog. Read more on sound-machine.com You might be wondering how much it costs to … Read more

Do I need both BMI and ASCAP? If you played a song with an ASCAP streaming license and another song licensed with BMI, you’d have to pay both ASCAP licensing fees and BMI licensing fees. That means you must stay in close contact with the PRO you’ve partnered with. Read more on cloudcovermusic.com You may … Read more

Do DJs need permission to play songs? DJ’s do not need any permission or licenses to play songs legally, since the club/restaurant/bar where the gig takes place are responsible for it. Also- if playing at a private event, such as a wedding, licenses are not required at all. Read more on improvingdj.com You may be … Read more