Does my business music service cover SESAC rights?

Sometimes. SESAC says that many background music providers have their own licence, but that licence may extend only to the music they supply and to establishments without admission, membership or a similar charge.

Music from live performers, radio, records, television, the internet or another source may need direct SESAC permission. Check the provider's written scope, your business model, premises and all additional music sources.

Our terms answer the MelloJam case directly. We own the compositions, recordings, performances and catalogue, our catalogue contains no third-party music, and your plan includes the commercial playback rights we control through the MelloJam player. If your business plays only MelloJam through the player, you do not need a separate SESAC licence for the MelloJam catalogue. The only exception in our terms is a non-waivable government, statutory or collecting-society charge that local law imposes directly on the venue. The SESAC licensing FAQ remains relevant to other music sources.

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