Did You Know - ascap

Q&AHow do you obtainpermission to performmusic?It is impossible for copyright owners to knowof every conceivable use or performance of theirworks, and it would also be difficult for users ofmusic to locate all the copyright owners and negotiatelicenses for all of the works that might be used.So writers and publishers of musical works authorizecollective licensing organizations like ASCAP tolocate and license public performances of theirworks. ASCAP, the American Society of Composers,Authors and Publishers, makes giving and obtainingpermission to perform music simple, providing avaluable service to businesses and creators alike. AnASCAP license grants music users the right to performany of the music in ASCAP’s repertory as oftenas they like.ASCAP is the largest performing rights organizationin the world, made up entirely of composers, songwritersand publishers. Our massive repertoryincludes every kind of music under the sun, includingrock, country, pop, jazz, R&B, blues, hip-hop, rap,alternative, folk, Christian, gospel, adult contemporary,show tunes, symphony and concert music.