Is BMI music free?
Registering your songs with BMI is absolutely free. Early registration of works is important — if you don't register your works you won't get paid when they're played. For detailed information on our payment methodology, visit our Royalty Information section.
What does BMI do for songwriters?
Membership discount to BMI affiliates. Discount for songwriters Hall of Fame. Discounts for many songwriting apps and services. Discounts on Bilboard Latin Conference, Billboard touring conference, Video Games Live.
Which is better BMI or ASCAP?
Today, BMI represents more artists and songs than ASCAP, though ASCAP numbers remain extremely impressive. BMI has a million members and about 15 million songs, while ASCAP has about 735,000 members and 11.5 million songs.
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The Differences Between ASCAP & BMI.
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Do I have to pay BMI music?
If your entire playlist consists of songs only written by BMI songwriters, you only have to pay licensing fees to BMI. You also have the option to work directly with songwriters and publishers, in which case you can license the music directly from them and avoid paying the PROs altogether.
How do I get paid through BMI?
BMI royalties are performing right royalties, which are earned when a musical work is performed publicly. Public performance occurs when a song is sung or played, recorded or live, on radio and television, as well as through other media such as the Internet, live concerts and programmed music services.
How do I find my BMI account?
Your BMI account number can be found on either of the following:
- BMI Contract.
- BMI Royalty Statement.