Licensing Music In Foreign Countries

Published: Fri, 09/30/11




Licensing Music In Foreign Countries
 
The three main Performing Rights Orgranizations in the US, ASCAP, BMI and SESCAC all have reciprocal relationships with Performing Rights Organizations around the world. Practically all developed countries have their own PRO´s that track and distribute payments for the work of songwriters they represent. When a songwriter from another country has one of their songs used in a television show in the US, this information is relayed to whatever PRO that writer is a member of, and the writer´s PRO will distribute money to the writerfor that performance.

Conversely, writers that are based in the US and have their works broadcast in foreign countries will receive payments for these performances as well. This is often the case for syndicated american based shows that are broadcast around the world.

So whether you are a writer outside the US looking to license music here within the US, or you are a US based writer looking to explore foreign markets, there is a system in place to insure that you get paid.

For more information on licensing your music in countries other than the country you are a resident of, check out my program The A To Z  Of Music Licensing, which has a list of Performing Rights Organizations  around the world.
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Want to learn in depth informaton about how to get your music in TV And Films? I`m hosting a 30 day online workshop on how to license your music in TV And Films that`s starting next Monday, October 3rd. This Sunday is the final day to register.

The workshop is the most in depth training I offer and includes three daily leads of specific places looking for music in the licensing business, one one one phone coaching, email coaching, tri-weekly video tutorials addressing different aspects of the music licensing business, A member's forum, ALL of my online resources about the music licensing business including The A To Z Of Music Licensing, My ebook, "A Songwriter's Guide To Music Licensng", The 2011 TV And Film Directory, sample publishing and licensing contracts, bonus audio interviews and more!

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Happy Songwriting!
Aaron Davison