Licensing
Access the music that connects with customers and elevates your business.
We make playing music in your business simple. A BMI license gives you copyright permission to play over 25 million musical works, keeping your customers and users engaged and your business competitive.
Why You Need A BMI Music License
Music has the power to enhance and bring value to your business. But it’s important to understand that federal copyright law requires businesses to get permission from copyright owners before publicly performing their works. BMI is the bridge between businesses like yours and the songwriters, composers and publishers who create the music that your customers enjoy.
A BMI license is designed to fit your needs, so you only pay for the music you use. Those licensing fees are then distributed as royalties to BMI songwriters, composers and publishers, helping to support the continued creation of music that benefits your business.
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Over 25 million works
Access BMI’s catalog of award-winning music across every genre
90% agree
Survey respondents agree that customers are more likely to enjoy a bar or restaurant that plays music*
Over 1.5 million creators
The songwriters, composers, and publishers behind the music BMI represents
650,000+ businesses licensed
BMI offers over 60 different music licenses to fit your business needs
Music Licensing for Businesses
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BMI Brings Value to Your Business
BMI is a proud partner of dozens of state and national trade associations, many of which offer discounts on music licensing fees.
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*Based on a 2022 study conducted by BMI and the National Research Group (NRG)
Link: bmi-value-music–research-analysis.pdf
