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)
  • 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.