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SESAC is offering current accredited members who operate zoos, aquariums, and similar establishments a 10% discount off license fees for the SESAC Museums, Planetariums, Zoos and Aquariums agreement

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.

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Download the application below and email the completed form to cgreenberg@sesac.com in order obtain your license.

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  • It’s the law: U.S. Copyright Law requires the advanced authorization 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 over 90 years
  • Customized Blanket Music Licenses created for your business needs
  • Over 1.5 million songs from top-selling writers and composers

What is a PRO?

A Performing Rights Organization (PRO) represents the copyrighted musical works of songwriters, composers, and music publishers. A PRO provides businesses using music (bars and nightclubs, restaurants, hotels, retail stores, fitness centers, country clubs, zoos, and aquariums) the ability to obtain a license granting blanket authorization to use the music it represents in exchange for license fees.
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