Music Licensing

Do you want to learn which Performing Rights Organization (PRO) holds the copyright to a specific song or artist?
The four major U.S. PROs, ASCAP, BMI, GMR and SESAC, are collaborating to provide a single source of detailed public performance copyright information for over 38 million musical works, offering even more transparency for the industry. https://songview.com/

  • NYSRA members can save up to 25% on your ASCAP music license
    • 10% discount on NYSRA members’ initial licensing purchase.
    • Eligibility for further discounts based on billing frequency and association membership status

More info about ASCAP music licensing here.

To get your NYSRA discount, you must be a member in good standing, then simply give your Member ID to your ASCAP representative and the discount will be applied.

NYSRA Member Discounts

  • Association members will automatically receive 5% off
  • 5% in savings when you pay online
  • Additional possible savings include: a one‑time 10% savings for customers who complete the license conversion process through the Licensing Center prior to cancellation (or who license and pay in full in the Licensing Center as new customers), as well as 2% savings for customers who pay in full via eCheck.
  • More information about BMI music licensing available here.

To get your NYSRA discount, you must be a member in good standing, then simply give your Member ID to your BMI representative and the discount will be applied.

NYSRA Member Discounts

  • 10% member discount on licensing fees*.
  • 10% discount on top of already discounted license fees when annual payment is received no later than 1/31 of each calendar year.
  • More information about SESAC music licensing available here.

To get your NYSRA discount, you must be a member in good standing and fill out the NYSRA SESAC Discount Form and return it to SESAC.

*SESAC discount applies to restaurants, nightclubs and taverns only.