What Type of License Should A Disc Jockey Get?
The ASCAP Music-In-Business [Blanket] License covers: “A piano player, disc jockey, or band performing at a reception, dinner or party.” http://www.ascap.com/licensing/pdfs/…_biz_moves.pdf What Does The ASCAP License Do? “Whether your music is live, broadcast, transmitted or played via CD’s or videos, your ASCAP license covers your performances.” http://www.ascap.com/licensing/licensingfaq.html Aren’t Musicians, Entertainers and DJ’s Responsible for Obtaining Permission for Music They Perform? “Some people mistakenly assume that musicians and entertainers must obtain licenses to perform copyrighted music or that businesses where music is performed can shift their responsibility to musicians or entertainers. The law says all who participate in, or are responsible for, performances of music are legally responsible. Since it is the business owner who obtains the ultimate benefit from the performance, it is the business owner who obtains the license. Music license fees are one of the many
