How much percentage does BMI take from royalties?

Now, does BMI take a percentage of royalties? Yes, they keep about 12% of royalties collected and pay out the other approximately 88% to their songwriters and publishers.

What is a BMI contract?

The BMI contract is for a standard two-year deal for writers and a standard 5-year contract deal for publishers. SESAC gives a 3-year contract deal for both writers and publishers that automatically gets renewed.

How long does BMI contract last?

Affiliation Agreement & Termination FAQs. How long does my agreement with BMI last? If you are a writer, the initial term of your agreement is generally 2 years. After the initial agreement term, your BMI affiliation will generally auto-renew for additional terms of 2 years each.

How do you split royalties on BMI?

How does BMI split royalties between songwriters and publishers? One half is designated for the songwriter(s), and the other half is designated for the publisher(s) or copyright holder(s). Learn more about how BMI pays royalties. If you do not have a publisher, you will also receive the publisher’s share as a writer.

Does BMI own my music?

No. BMI only represents its members in their role as songwriters, composers and publishers of songs and scores. Getting a record deal is not within the scope of our business.

Does BMI collect streaming royalties?

Mechanical royalties earned from streams, downloads, and physical sales are not collected by Performing Rights Organizations (PROs) like BMI.

Where can I get my BMI contract?

To request copies of your BMI contract download the BMI Document Reproduction Form and follow the instructions. Please note that there is a fee for document reproduction. Royalty statements and your full works catalog are available online in our Online Services area.

Is BMI worth joining?

Joining BMI is an important early step in an aspiring songwriter, composer and/or artist’s career. If you have written at least one musical composition, either by yourself or with others, and the composition is currently being performed or is likely to be performed soon, you should join BMI.

Does BMI get YouTube royalties?

Collection societies such as BMI and ASCAP have blanket licences with Google-owned YouTube, which currently only pays royalties of about $40 per million streams, according to recent royalty statements.

How much does BMI pay per live performance?

BMI has a similar process–a “base fee” of 38 cents per student, plus other rates for college radio stations, etc. Organizations that host concerts (festivals, ensembles, etc.) also pay license fees.

How do I terminate my BMI affiliation agreement?

If you want to terminate your BMI affiliation agreement, you must notify BMI as follows: In most instances, notice must be signed by you and sent to BMI postmarked not more than six (6) months or less than three (3) months prior to the end of your current agreement term.

How do I get a copy of my BMI agreement?

Please refer to the copy of the agreement you were provided at the time you joined BMI or log in to your Online Services account here. Here’s a screen shot of what you’ll see: If your agreement is not available in Online Services, contact your local BMI office to request a copy.

How do I become a BMI member?

Join the top songwriters and composers who have chosen BMI to ensure they get paid when their music gets played. To apply, you will need the following: All applicants under 18 years of age must provide a custodial trust bank account that has been established at a U.S. bank.

What should be included in a membership agreement template?

This section of the membership agreement template lists general terms related to the membership itself, along with the member’s personal information. Any and all membership privileges obtained through this membership agreement may be revoked or changed at any time with prior notice to member.