Please contact the BMI International department or your foreign Performing Rights Organization. BMI is an American performing right organization, which means we license only the public performances of music in the United States.
Other Music Uses:
BMI is a performing right organization, which means we license only the public performance of music.
CD, cassette, reproduction etc. requires permission from the music publisher(s) for the mechanical reproduction rights. Search the BMI repertoire for the publisher of the song you are interested in. Please note that the Harry Fox Agency may also be able to help you with your mechanical licensing needs.
Film, video, DVDs, slide presentations, etc. used in conjunction with music requires permission from the music publisher(s) for the synchronization rights. Search the BMI repertoire for the publisher of the song you are interested in.
Reprint lyrics and/or music requires permission from the music publisher(s). Search the BMI repertoire for the publisher of the song you are interested in.
Commerical or advertisement use of music requires permission from the music publisher(s). Search the BMI repertoire for the publisher of the song you are interested in.
Learn more about types of copyright.
Search the BMI Repertoire:
For your convenience, repertoire is available on our website at https://repertoire.bmi.com/. Choose from the search list (i.e. Title, Performer, Writer/Composer, Publisher, BMI Work ID, or ISWC) and enter your search text. All available contact information is available when you expand the work picture.
If you need further assistance in locating complete publisher contact information, please contact our Research Department at research@bmi.com.
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