How much BMI do writers share?

BMI royalties are split 50/50 between the songwriter and publisher of a work. BMI presents things a little differently than other PROs. They operate from a total percentage of 200%. But it still splits down the middle ‒ 100% of the total to the songwriter and the other 100% to the publisher.

Does BMI handle publishing?

Broadcast Music, Inc. BMI represents more than 1.2 million songwriters, composers, and publishers with over 18.7 million musical works.

What does publisher mean on BMI?

What is the difference between a songwriter and a publisher? A songwriter or composer is the creator of a work, which is a song, score or other musical composition. A publisher, on the other hand, is an individual or company that owns or administers the copyright of a work.

What is the writers share of publishing?

A composition has two sets of rights: the writer’s share and the publisher’s share. The writer’s share is the right attributed to the songwriter/composer and the publisher’s share refers to the share of revenue for which admin rights can be attributed to a music publishing administrator such as TuneCore Publishing.

Does BMI pay sync royalties?

Does BMI pay performance royalties on remixes? On “official” remixes, meaning the new work has been commissioned by, or otherwise approved by, the creators/rights owners of the original work, yes, BMI does pay performance royalties.

What is the difference between writer and publisher?

A songwriter or composer is the creator of a work, which is a song, score or other musical composition. A publisher, on the other hand, is an individual or company that owns or administers the copyright of a work.

How do I find my songwriter IPI?

Your IPI or CAE number can always be found on your PRO’s website. Most PROs have searchable public databases (sometimes referred to as a public repertory/repertoire) where you can find songwriter and publisher information, including IPI/CAE numbers and works registrations.

What is a songwriter IPI number?

An Interested Party Information (IPI) number is a unique, international identification number, usually 9–11 digits long. IPIs are assigned to songwriters, composers and music publishers that own the rights to music.

Does BMI pay more than ASCAP?

BMI is the largest PRO in the US, with free registration but fewer benefits than the others. It pays out slightly quicker than ASCAP at 5,5 months after the end of each quarter.

Can I join both BMI and ASCAP?

You can use the same business entity (e.g. LLC) when registering as a publisher with ASCAP and BMI, but your affiliation name should be slightly different with each society.

How does BMI split royalties between songwriters and publishers?

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.

What does 50% of writers share mean?

“With the exception of print music, income from musical compositions is generally split on a 50/50 basis between the music publisher and writer. The publisher’s half of this income is called the “publisher’s share,” and the writer’s half is the ‘writer’s share.

How much does BMI pay per play?

If a local commercial radio feature performance is of a classical work, each performance will be paid at the minimum rate of 32 cents per minute total for all participants.

What is a publisher IPI number?

The IPI/CAE number is an international identification number assigned to songwriters and publishers to uniquely identify rights holders. This is a separate number from the BMI account number. IPI stands for: Interested Parties Information. CAE stands for: Composer, Author and Publisher.

Do I need an IPI number?

Most of the world’s performing rights organizations (including ASCAP) use IPI numbers to link you to your musical works, so we can track performances of your music and pay royalties to the right people. IPI numbers are helpful for distinguishing you from all the other music writers and publishers throughout the world.

Is BMI account number same as IPI?

The IPI/CAE number is an international identification number assigned to songwriters and publishers to uniquely identify rights holders. This is a separate number from the BMI account number.