For many years now we have had regular inquiries from business owners who are surprised to be contacted by PRS and other PROs (Performance Rights Organizations) regarding the music they are playing in their shop, restaurant, cafe, gym, medical practice etc. These are not all new businesses, sometimes they have just not been contacted previously and did not understand that they … [Read more...]
Is the Composer / Artist Losing Out If I Don’t Pay PRS, ASCAP or BMI?
While many businesses understand that music creates a certain atmosphere in their restaurant, bar, or shop, many businesses are still not happy to pay for using music, as they don't understand where the money goes. What happens if you don't pay? Mainstream Music If you are playing mainstream music in your business and not paying a license the composer / artist / band will … [Read more...]
Royalty Free Music Previews Without Watermarks, Crazy or Shrewd?
Recently, we have become aware of some royalty free music libraries that do not protect their music previews with watermarks. On Media Music Now we provide full track previews but every 10-12 seconds or so the word "preview" or "Media Music Now" can be heard. While some may find this mildly irritating, providing there is a good balance and the watermark is not too obtrusive … [Read more...]
Professional Music Buyers Guide: Round-up
For those of you that may have missed our recent Professional Music Buyers Guide series, we've created a round-up so you can catch up on them from one place. If you're a media professional that licenses music for your productions then this guide is for you. If there are any areas of music licensing that you still need clarification on feel free to get in touch and we'll do … [Read more...]
Professional Music Buyers Guide: Working with Clients
Should I license music on behalf of my client or let my client license it directly? Ideally, let your client license the music directly. This way they are the license holder and you are using the music in their production as instructed. This limits your liability as the client has licensed the music directly. It is then their decision on what type of library they use. If … [Read more...]