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Does anyone have any experience with SESAC? I may have a referral to become a member soon. Handed in my ASCAP resignation papers just recently after a 17 year run. Wanted to know how SESAC measures up to BMI. Thanks!
Being VERY Clear & Honest
1) Are You are Composer/Writer/Artist, or just primarily a Composer?
2) Will You being doing music that will be getting “Radio Airplay, and Branding/Commercials; or primarily TV Cues?These 2 things would be the major factors.
ChangoGuestHey BEATSLINGER,
Thanks for responding. I am a Composer creating music primarily for television.
BEATSLINGERParticipant“Just My Opinion”
Primarily a “Composer” I would go to BMI
If You were a Songwriter & Artist, and a lot of your music is being sold or radio play. I would go with SESAC
ChangoGuestThanks BEATSLINGER, I appreciate that!
ChangoGuestHEY BEATSLINGER, Would I need a referral/invite to SESAC if I just wanted to open up a Publishing account?
BEATSLINGERParticipantHEY BEATSLINGER, Would I need a referral/invite to SESAC if I just wanted to open up a Publishing account?
That’s a good question.
I would just reach out to them, and ask.
My question to you though:
Why would You ONLY have a Publishing Account? Are you a Library, represent a Catalog, or are a Music/Entertainment Company that does “Administration” or registering for Composers and/or Artist’?ChangoGuestHey BEATSLINGER,
Hey I’m a composer for a few Libraries but I also have direct contracts with some TV Production Companies. I have a diverse catalog of music from other talented writers that I send to Music Supes, per their request, and we split shares.
BEATSLINGERParticipantHey I’m a composer for a few Libraries but I also have direct contracts with some TV Production Companies. I have a diverse catalog of music from other talented writers that I send to Music Supes, per their request, and we split shares.
Well, “technically” You can have more than 1 Publisher, but if I’m not mistaken that “usually” is only set up to administer, and/or work on the behalf of people that “already have their affiliation with SESAC”.
I would just give them a call, and explain “thoroughly” what your intentions, and plans are.
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