For example, if a TV or film producer acquires the performance rights to your music through an irrevocable license, or "buy-out" deal, you will not be able to receive public performance royalties when that show or film is sold or licensed to a downstream music user, or shown or broadcast in a foreign territory.ĪSCAP cannot answer inquiries concerning payments for direct or source licensed performances.ĪSCAP cannot audit the music user or program producer on your behalf.ĪSCAP cannot make up the difference in performance royalties if your ASCAP royalties would have been greater than what you received under the direct or source license.Īlthough ASCAP cannot advise you on what terms you should seek in a direct or source license, ASCAP may be able to provide you with information on what you might earn in ASCAP royalties if we were to license those performances for you.ĪSCAP seeks to pay its members based on performances of their works by the music users we license who pay us license fees. There may also be instances in which a direct or source license might impact your ability to earn royalties from other music users. Keep in mind that while music users and program producers may offer up-front, lump-sum payments, it may be difficult to value or predict the future commercial success of your musical works. You may also wish to assess the importance of your specific works or catalog to the music user's business. You should attempt to obtain as much information as possible about when and how the music will be used and the license terms being offered to others. Continued abuse of our services will cause your IP address to be blocked indefinitely.You should consider seeking the advice of a music attorney or business advisor before entering into a direct or source license. Please fill out the CAPTCHA below and then click the button to indicate that you agree to these terms. If you wish to be unblocked, you must agree that you will take immediate steps to rectify this issue. If you do not understand what is causing this behavior, please contact us here. If you promise to stop (by clicking the Agree button below), we'll unblock your connection for now, but we will immediately re-block it if we detect additional bad behavior.
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