Public Performance Royalties
Public Performance Royalties are payments made to copyright holders (songwriters, composers, and publishers) for the public performance of their musical works. This includes plays on radio, television, in venues like restaurants and bars, and live concerts. These royalties are collected and distributed by Performance Rights Organizations (PROs) such as ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC in the United States.
Public Performance Royalties
Public Performance Royalties are payments made to copyright holders (songwriters, composers, and publishers) for the public performance of their musical works. This includes plays on radio, television, in venues like restaurants and bars, and live concerts. These royalties are collected and distributed by Performance Rights Organizations (PROs) such as ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC in the United States.
Public Performance Royalties
Public Performance Royalties are payments made to copyright holders (songwriters, composers, and publishers) for the public performance of their musical works. This includes plays on radio, television, in venues like restaurants and bars, and live concerts. These royalties are collected and distributed by Performance Rights Organizations (PROs) such as ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC in the United States.
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