Tag archive for "BMI"

performance rights organizations

Emerging Musicians, Essentials, Legal Issues

Performance Rights Organizations

2 Comments 08 February 2011

Step Seven In Setting Your Band Up For Business: Register With A Performance Rights Organization.

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Emerging Musicians, Essentials, Legal Issues

3 Ways Musicians Make Money

1 Comment 24 January 2011

How do musicians make money from their music? Money comes primarily from three sources: * Artist Royalties (for recordings) * Publishing or "Mechanical" Royalties (for song-writers only) * Merchandise

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bmi live

Established Musicians, Legal Issues, Music Industry News

BMI: Get Royalties From Live Concerts

No Comments 20 January 2011

BMI has launched BMI Live, a program enabling performing songwriters to register their concerts and set lists online to be considered for payment in live music venues, regardless of size.

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