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What do I do if my song is beingness played on radio, TV or Internet? Respond

First of all, congratulations! Now, yous need to make sure your work is registered. As soon as a song is published and/or recorded, information technology should exist registered with and reported to BMI. BMI'due south power to license and monitor the performances of a composition is dependent upon the accurateness and timeliness of this reported information. Without it, you may miss out on royalties.

Typically, a publisher will register songs for songwriters. Early on registration of works will aid prevent lost royalties, so brand sure your songs are registered.

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Q: Do I need to re-copyright new versions of my quondam songs?

Yes, a new version of an old song, also chosen a derivative work, should be copyrighted, noting the ways it's been altered from the previous version.

Q: Practice I need to inform BMI when my songs are played on the radio?

No, that's part of BMI's function. If your songs are registered with BMI and you are receiving radio play, then BMI volition become that data.

For detailed information on our payment methodology, visit our Royalty Data section.

Q: Can BMI get my songs on the radio?

BMI conducts music showcases nationwide and offers a variety of professional evolution seminars, but we cannot get your songs placed on the radio. Publishers, labels, managers and other outside executives may assistance yous find new outlets for your work, but as a performing right organization, BMI'south focus is fair payment and copyright protection for our songwriters, composers and music publishers.

For career advice on how y'all can be heard, attend a BMI-sponsored workshop or contact your local songwriters association, like the Nashville Songwriters Association (NSAI) in Nashville.

Q: How often does BMI Live pay out?

Q: What is BMI?

BMI (Circulate Music, Inc.) is an American performing rights arrangement that represents songwriters, composers and music publishers. Oft called PRO's, performing rights organizations collect licensing fees from businesses that use music, including television and radio stations; websites, circulate and cable networks; the Internet and mobile technologies; satellite radio services such as Sirius XM; nightclubs, hotels, confined, restaurants, breweries, colleges, fitness facilities, live concerts and many other industries. The fees that BMI collects are then distributed as royalties to the songwriters, composers, and music publishers nosotros stand for. BMI has been in operation for more fourscore years, is recognized in U.S. copyright police force as a licensor of music, and currently represents more 1.two million copyright owners and their over 18.seven million musical works.

Q: Where can I find my BMI business relationship number?

Your BMI business relationship number tin be found on either of the post-obit:

BMI Contract
BMI Royalty Statement

If you do not have your BMI contract or a recent BMI royalty argument, delight contact your regional BMI Artistic section and ask for help retrieving your account number.

Q: Where can I download the BMI Mobile App?

To download the BMI Mobile App for iOS devices, visit the App Store on your computer or iOS device.

To download the BMI Mobile App for Android, visit Google Play on your Android device.

Users of smartphones on other platforms tin can become many of the aforementioned features by simply visiting our mobile-optimized website.

Q: How practice I register my songs with BMI?

Q: What types of performances are not eligible through BMI Live?

To be eligible for royalty payments nether the BMI Live plan, a performance must exist considered a "public operation" that is covered by existing BMI licenses.

Not-eligible performances which volition not be considered for royalty payment include, but are not limited to:

Nuptials receptions, Birthday parties, Anniversary parties, etc.
Internet performances.
Performances during Religious services.
Note: Performances at church building events that are outside of "normal church service times" are eligible for royalty payments.
Face-to-face teaching activities at educational institutions.
Performances to students in elementary schools.
Country or County fairs.
Private house concerts.
Performances not authorized by city permit in parks or public areas. (This includes street performances).
Alive Classical music performances.
Note: Classical music performances are included in a carve up royalty distribution.
Performances of public domain music (including the National Anthem at events.)
Live radio or TV performances.
Note: Live radio or TV performances are included in a separate royalty distribution.
Amusement Park performances at Disney Parks, Universal Parks & Dollywood Themepark.
Note: These Entertainment Parks performances are included in a separate royalty distribution.

Q: Volition publishers also be paid for BMI Live performances?

Yes, this program recognizes publishers as well as songwriters and composers, nevertheless only performing songwriters may submit set lists.

Q: How long does information technology take for an Online Work Registration to be candy?

The majority of songs registered online show up in the BMI.com Repertoire and Online Services Itemize application the next solar day.

Titles that do not auto-register crave additional processing and may accept between i - vii business days to get available.

Q: How do I copyright my song and/or collection of my songs?

Your composition is copyrighted automatically when the work is "created," which the constabulary defines equally existence "fixed" in a copy or a recording for the commencement time. The registration of your copyright is recommended, but non required. BMI does not copyright works for you.

If you wish to copyright your works, which we recommend, visit copyright.gov.

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BMI knows that our culture is dependent on the creation of intellectual property, specifically, the creation of music. Without copyright protection, songwriters would lose their exclusive performing right, allowing anyone to use their music freely and without payment. That means that about songwriters would non exist able to go along their craft, and nosotros would not have the impressive musical culture we have and continue to build.

BMI'southward accolade-winning repertoire includes over xviii.7 meg musical works created by more than 1.ii million songwriters, composers and music publishers. As the global leader in music rights management, BMI advocates for your rights and licenses your music to more than 650,000 businesses.

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BMI is defended to nurturing and maintaining relationships with music creators. Nosotros offer workshops and showcases for emerging talent and BMI awards for songwriters and publishers whose public performances are extensive. It's fast, easy and free to join. Songwriters, publishers and composers tin can simply click the button beneath, allowing BMI to represent your music. More than information on BMI can be establish in our FAQ section.