Does BMI cover radio, TV and streaming music?

BMI can license the public performance of BMI musical works when a US business plays music through radio, television or a digital service. The fact that a business is receiving a broadcast or stream does not automatically make the performance private.

BMI's licence does not grant every other right. Sound recordings can require separate permission, a streaming service must allow business playback, and music placed in a video can need synchronisation rights.

Check the current BMI licensing information and the terms of the service you use.

You do not need a separate BMI licence if you only use MelloJam

If your business plays only MelloJam music through the MelloJam player, you are not using music from the repertoire covered by BMI's licensing route. MelloJam's original catalogue and the commercial playback rights it controls are included in your MelloJam plan, so you do not need a separate licence from BMI for the MelloJam playback itself.

A separate non-waivable venue charge can still apply where local law imposes one. Radio, television, Spotify, other recordings, live music, DJs, events, copying and online use are outside the MelloJam plan.

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