[Dixielandjazz] Who is BMI?

[Mike]

I'm a new member of ASCAP but I don't have enough experience 
with them to really speak much about them. I am still learning 
much about the organization. I do know other people who are 
longtime members and perhaps I can get them to shoot me an email 
about them.

ASCAP in 2005 did collect about 750 million in licensing fees 
and distributed about 646 million in royalties to members.

I do recall that SESAC was mentioned earlier on the list; it's 
European based and by invitation only(you usually have to be a 
well established writer to even be considered for membership; 
they believe in quality not quantity).

As far as things changing, I totally agree that it will take 
every single member speaking out. Money has a funny way of 
silencing the lambs.

Mike




Scott Anthony wrote:
> List-Message-Recipient: mike at railroadstjazzwest.com
> Is there anyone on this list (lurker or contributor) who is a member of 
> ASCAP or BMI? There must be some musicians who have written tunes that 
> are subscribers. Maybe if the membership of these organizations starts 
> to speak out, some things might change.
> 
> Scott Anthony
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