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Becoming a SESAC affiliate
Q: How do I become a SESAC affiliate?
A: SESAC is a selective organization, taking
pride in having a repertory based on quality, rather than
quantity. However,
we do not want to discourage anyone from contacting our
Writer/Publisher department for more information on how to
become a SESAC affiliate.
We are primarily interested in working with professional
writers, or those who are pursuing their career professionally.
Please feel free to contact the SESAC office at
1.800.826.9996 or 615.320.0055 to speak with one of our
Writer/Publisher Relations Representatives about a possible
SESAC affiliation.
Q:
Why should I choose SESAC over ASCAP and BMI?
A: SESAC is a technological leader among the
nation’s performing rights organizations utilizing the top
digital technologies to enhance its
tracking of performances.
SESAC, by design, is the smallest of the three U.S. performing rights
organizations.
Because of our size and our selectivity, SESAC can offer to our
affiliates efficient and personalized services unique within the
industry. We are
also deeply committed to the continuing professional development
of our affiliates.
Additionally, there are
no fees for SESAC services nor cost to affiliate.
Q:
Can a songwriter be a member of all three performing rights
organizations i.e. SESAC, BMI & ASCAP?
A: A songwriter can only be affiliated with
one performing rights organization at a time. Music publishers,
however, can be affiliated with all three societies at the same
time as they often represent songwriter’s at all three
organizations.
Q:
What if I’m already a member of a performing rights organization
and want to change to SESAC?
A: If you belong to
another PRO and are still interested in a SESAC affiliation, we
would be glad to speak with you about the process of changing.
First
we would need to determine if switching to SESAC would be a good
fit by going through our selection process.
If all of the criteria is met you would then be offered
affiliation and would need to find out what the process of
resignation is for your current society.
The resignation is different with each society and you
would need to contact your representative at the PRO to find out
the process. Once resignation from your current society is
complete, we would then proceed with affiliation with SESAC.
Q:
What does it cost to affiliate with SESAC?
A: There are no fees or
dues if you are offered a SESAC affiliation
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