How do I email BMI?
Contact Us: Music Creators
- Nashville. [email protected]. 10 Music Square East. Nashville, TN 37203-4399.
- New York. [email protected]. 7 World Trade Center.
- Los Angeles. [email protected]. 8730 Sunset Blvd.
- London. [email protected]. 84 Harley House.
- Atlanta. [email protected]. 3340 Peachtree Road, NE.
- Austin. [email protected]. 1400 S.
How do I get in touch with BMI?
Contact Us: Music Licensing
- For questions on licensing your restaurant, club or other business: Contact: 800-925-8451 (Customer Relations)
- Contact: 800-206-7671. Email Us.
- Click Here.
- For questions about your existing Internet / Mobile Account:
- Email Us.
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- See BMI and Performing Rights.
- Please use our Contact Form.
What is the address for BMI?
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| Country | City | Address |
|---|---|---|
| United States | New York | 7 World Trade Center, 250 Greenwich St HQ |
| United States | Atlanta | Tower Place 100, 3340 Peachtree Rd NE #570 |
How do I cancel my BMI membership?
If you want to terminate your BMI affiliation agreement, you must notify BMI as follows: In most instances, notice must be signed by you and sent to BMI postmarked not more than six (6) months or less than three (3) months prior to the end of your current agreement term.
Who owns BMI music?
Michael O’Neill
It represents the public performance rights in over 17 million musical works created and owned by more than 1.1 million songwriters, composers, and music publishers. A not-for-profit PRO, BMI is the US-based competitor to fellow collection society, ASCAP. Founded in 1939, today BMI is led by its CEO, Michael O’Neill.
Can I switch from BMI to ASCAP?
You can, but we can’t recommend it. BMI asks for at least a two-year term after your initial affiliation date. ASCAP does not have a minimum term; but they do have specific windows throughout the year when you can request the termination of your affiliation, depending on when you first joined.
Does BMI collect from Spotify?
They do not, but here’s a rundown of how to get that handled. Mechanical royalties earned from streams, downloads, and physical sales are not collected by Performing Rights Organizations (PROs) like BMI. Global mechanical royalties are handled by publishers.
Does BMI own your music?
No. BMI only represents its members in their role as songwriters, composers and publishers of songs and scores. Getting a record deal is not within the scope of our business.
Does BMI collect from YouTube?
Collection societies such as BMI and ASCAP have blanket licences with Google-owned YouTube, which currently only pays royalties of about $40 per million streams, according to recent royalty statements.
Does BMI take a percentage of your royalties?
Now, does BMI take a percentage of royalties? Yes, they keep about 12% of royalties collected and pay out the other approximately 88% to their songwriters and publishers.
How long does it take to get paid from BMI?
6-9 months
Generally payments will be received 6-9 months following your performance. See below for information regarding when you should be getting paid depending on the P.R.O. you are a member with ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, SOCAN, & PRS. All other P.R.O.’s you will have to contact directly.
What famous artists use BMI?
Its membership is entirely free for songwriters. For individual publishers, it costs 150$, and for companies, $250. Notable members of BMI are Lady Gaga, Kendrick Lamar, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood and Sam Smith.