Bars & Restaurants – Do You Need Music Performance Licenses?

If you play music in your bar or restaurant to entertain customers, you are generally required to obtain licenses from the Performance Rights Organizations (PROs). ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, and Global Music Rights (GMR) each represent different catalogs of musical works. A license from one does not cover the others.Not every situation requires every license, and the criteria differ slightly among the PROs. Over-licensing or paying for more coverage than you actually need is common—and expensive.The W. G. Slantz Company acts as your one-stop resource.
For a modest starting fee we will:

• Determine whether you need licenses and from which organizations
• Identify the most appropriate (and economical) license type for your business
• Calculate expected costs and potential savings
• Handle communications and ongoing monitoring with the PROs
• Adjust your licenses if your music usage changes

We help ensure you have the right coverage—nothing more, nothing less—and avoid unnecessary double-dipping or overpayment.