Why Do You Need a License?
SESAC is a Performing Rights Organization recognized by the U.S. Copyright office, and if your customers can hear music in your business, then you likely need to secure a music performance license.
- It’s the law: U.S. Copyright Law requires a Public Performance License for the use of live and recorded music, TV, radio, or streaming music
- Thousands of Businesses large and small license with us – and have for nearly 100 years
- Customized Blanket Music Licenses created for your business needs
- Millions of Songs from top-selling writers and composers
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Bob Dylan
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Adele
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George Clinton
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Burna Boy
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Kings of Leon
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Kesha
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Kenny Rogers
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Margo Price
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YG
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Green Day
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Paloma Mami
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Rick Nielsen
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Shawn Stockman
SESAC Hits on the Charts
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SESAC Celebrates 66th GRAMMY® Award Nominees
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SESAC Congratulates 2023 CMA Award Winners
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Nashville Music Awards 2023
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2023 SESAC Music Awards
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SESAC Celebrates 2023 CMA Award Nominees
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Affiliates Derek Wells and Jenee Fleenor Take Home Awards at ACM Honors 2023
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SESAC Celebrates 2023 GMA Dove Award Nominations
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SESAC Congratulates 2023 Emmy Nominees
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2023 SESAC Latina Music Awards
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SESAC Congratulates Songwriters Hall of Fame Inductee Teddy Riley
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SESAC at CMA Fest 2023
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SESAC Celebrates 2023 Americana Honors & Awards Nominees
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2023 Film & Television Composer Awards
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SESAC Congratulates 2023 ACM Award Nominees
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Margo Price: Women’s History Month Spotlight
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Nathalie Bonin: Women’s History Month Spotlight
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Erika Ender: Women’s History Month Spotlight
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Nashville Makes it’s Mark in London
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Rico Love: Black History Month Spotlight
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Alex Isley: Black History Month Spotlight
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Burna Boy: Black History Month Spotlight
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George Clinton: Black History Month Spotlight
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Moses Sumney: Black History Month Spotlight
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SESAC Celebrates 65th GRAMMY® Award Winners
Josh Hoge and Christian Stalnecker win Song of the Year at the 2023 Nashville Music Awards for “Thank God” recoreded by Kane and Katelyn Brown
Yahritza Martinez wins Breakthrough Songwriter of the Year at 2023 SESAC Latina Music Awards
Photo Credit: Getty Images
Bryan-Michael Cox presented with Icon Award at SESAC Music Awards 2022
Recognizing the Extraordinary Talents of Our Affiliates
SESAC is proud to recognize our talented affiliates across a variety of genres with our annual awards events.
What I love most about SESAC Latina, in addition to always being available for me when I call, is the relationship and the personal attention they give to me, and my career. SESAC is the best! Nicky Jam
SESAC feels like home to me. Their doors have always been open, long before I had any cuts or won any awards in Nashville, and I’m always so proud to say I’m a SESAC writer. Jenee Fleenor
SESAC has been an invaluable ally supporting my vision as a performer and songwriter for many years. I couldn’t ask for a better partner to represent my repertory and am honored to be a part of the SESAC family. Nikki Sixx
By Licensing With Us You Support the Creative Community
See what our affiliates are saying about SESAC
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Adele
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2023 GRAMMY® Nominee Spotlight
Read more about our affiliates who are nominated for 2023 GRAMMYs®
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Commonly Asked Questions
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How Do I Become an Affiliate?
SESAC is an invitation-only company, so the best route is to have your representative(s) (lawyer, manager, agent, etc.) contact us on your behalf. SESAC does not accept unsolicited submission.
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Where Can I Get a License?
Our Licensing Quick Start will help you figure out the type of license you need and how to purchase it.