Can You Play the Radio or TV in Your Business? The Licensing Rules Explained
Plenty of business owners assume the question answers itself. The radio station already pays for the music, so surely playing it in a shop or […]
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Live Music, Open Mic, and Karaoke: What Licensing Do You Actually Need
If you host live performers, run an open mic night, or have a karaoke machine behind the bar, you have probably wondered who is actually […]
What Happens During an ASCAP or BMI Audit (And How to Prepare)
Maybe it was a letter that showed up with an unfamiliar return address. Maybe it was a phone call asking whether you play music in […]
Do You Need a Music License for Outdoor Seating and Patios
When patio season rolls around, a lot of restaurant, café and bar owners start treating the outdoor section like a different business altogether. The dining […]
Licensing Your Own Music vs Using a Licensed Service
If you play music in your business, you have two ways to get legal, whether you’re in the US or Canada. You can license it […]
“But It’s My Own Playlist” and Other Myths That Get Businesses Fined
Ask a café owner why they never looked into music licensing and you will almost always hear some version of the same answer. “It’s my […]