How do I check whether a song is in the SESAC repertory?

Search the work in SESAC's official repertory information using the song title, writer or publisher where available. Confirm the writer and publisher details because a recording can contain a work with several rights owners.

If the result is unclear, send SESAC the title, writer, publisher, artist and any identifier you have. A repertory check concerns the musical work only. It does not clear the sound recording, a video or every other US PRO catalogue.

Start with SESAC's repertory page and its licensing FAQ.

You do not need a separate SESAC 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 SESAC'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 SESAC 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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