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Geoff,
ASCAP, BMI, &
SESAC are all performance rights licensing groups that are tied to
the venue or the promoter. They are for public functions such as
concerts, bars, public dances, nightclubs, etc. In which the venue or
promoter is responsible for the licence.
Most mobiles play
for private gigs like weddings, school dances, reunions, etc. Where
the normal Joe Public off the street cannot attend unless they are
invited. For these no licence is required. (Most all venues have a
blanket licence any ways and government/schools are exempt)
Now if a mobile
decides to put on his or her own gig and charge at the door they
become a promoter. Then these groups require a nominal fee that
sometimes is based on occupancy, door reciepts or seating.
Karaoke is a real
stickler because the regular recorded music licence does not cover it
and a second licence for live entertainment is needed. But once again
this is the venue that needs to have it and is not applicable to
private events.
This information
was current as of October of last year. |
