What is a blanket license and a per program license?
A blanket license protects you from copyright infringement for performances of all music in a PROs repertory. Under a blanket license, you pay one price each month no matter how much of the PROs music you use. A per program license also protects you from copyright infringement for performances of music in a PROs repertory. However, under a per program license, you only pay for programs that have the individual PRO’s music in it. Under a per program license, a station files detailed monthly reports with the PRO showing what it aired that month and which programs contained music from the PRO. If you “clear” (i.e., remove or get the rights directly from composers or publishers) enough of a PRO’s music from your programs, you will pay lower total fees under a per program license than you would have had you been paying on a blanket license. 12. Why would I ever want to license music performance rights directly from composers and publishers or through my program suppliers? If you’re on a per
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