Music Licensing

Music Licensing2024-02-11T22:03:46-05:00

C.L.O.G. Members Are Eligible for Competitive Rates for Use of Music in Classes, Workshops, Performances and More!

One of the earliest directives of the National Clogging and Hoedown Championship and C.L.O.G. was to develop music resources for cloggers, including affordable access to music licensing which is necessary to use certain commercial music in classes and for audiences.

Becoming a member of C.L.O.G. opens up your eligibility for the competitive rates that were negotiated by our organization.

The music licenses available through C.L.O.G. membership include:

Who needs a BMI/ASCAP/SESAC Music License?

Any user of music who plays copyrighted musical works in public, and whose performances are not specifically exempt under the law, needs a license from BMI/ASCAP/SESAC or the members whose works the user wishes to perform. As a clogging instructor, music licenses are needed from BMI/ASCAP/SESAC to cover the music played at your classes, workshops, exhibitions, competitions and dances throughout the year.

Further Information

SESAC Information Sheet (PDF)

BMI / ASCAP Information Sheet (Coming Soon)

What are BMI / ASCAP / SESAC?2018-01-18T20:02:17-05:00

Also known as PROs (Performing Rights Organizations), BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.), ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers), and SESAC are among the largest licensing organizations which were founded so that the creators of music receive royalties for the public performances of their works.

Each organization represents the rights of different performing artists and song writers/publishers.

Search the Repertoires of the three PROs that work with C.L.O.G.

ASCAP Repertoire

BMI Repertoire

SESAC’s Repertoire

Who needs a BMI / ASCAP / SESAC license?2018-01-18T20:03:28-05:00

Any user of music who plays copyrighted musical works in public, and whose performances are not specifically exempt under the law, requires a license from BMI/ASCAP/SESAC or the licensing organization whose works the user wishes to perform. As a clogging instructor, licenses are needed from BMI, ASCAP, and SESAC to cover the music played at your classes, workshops, exhibitions, competitions and dances throughout the year.

Why should I go through C.L.O.G. to obtain my license?2018-01-18T20:05:11-05:00

Performance Rights Organizations (PROs) negotiate their fees with users who are often represented by national associations, like the National Association of Broadcasters.

C.L.O.G., Inc. has negotiated with BMI/ASCAP/SESAC on behalf of cloggers and is proud to offer its members fair and equitable licensing rates. C.L.O.G., Inc. receives NO COMMISSION for the licenses purchased by its members.

How do I obtain my license through C.L.O.G.?2018-01-18T20:07:54-05:00

By joining C.L.O.G., you can access the low group rates for BMI/ASCAP/SESAC licenses. C.L.O.G. membership is only $30.00 per year for US residents.

Once you become a member of C.L.O.G., simply complete and submit the appropriate application with the appropriate licensing fees.

If I have licenses with ASCAP and/or BMI, why do I need a license with SESAC?2018-01-18T20:11:57-05:00

SESAC, ASCAP, and BMI are three separate and distinct Performing Rights Organizations (PROs). Each organization represents different songwriters, composers, publishers and copyright holders, and each organization licenses only the copyrighted works of its own respective affiliated copyright holders. Licenses with ASCAP and BMI do NOT grant you authorization for the right to use the copyrighted music of SESAC represented songwriters, composers, publishers or copyright holders.

Since a license with ASCAP and/or BMI does not grant authorization to play songs in the SESAC repertoire, most businesses obtain licenses with SESAC, ASCAP and BMI to obtain proper copyright clearance for virtually all of the copyrighted music in the world.

Search the Repertoires of the three PROs that work with C.L.O.G.

ASCAP Repertoire

BMI Repertoire

SESAC’s Repertoire

Note: Definitions from C.L.O.G.’s agreements2018-01-18T20:11:09-05:00

“Licensed Premises” – Shall mean any place at which those instructors, who are members of C.L.O.G., conduct classes, workshops, exhibitions, competitions and regular club dances.

“Active Member” – Shall mean a person who conducts one or more of the above defined activities.

“Workshops” – Shall mean educational classes for experienced dancers.

BMI

$9000Annually

ASCAP

$7700Annually

SESAC

12900Annually

Visit the online store for bundled packages and rates. The programs’ annual cycle is April 1 through March 31 of each year.  Rates subject to change and terms and conditions apply, and may change. Contact C.L.O.G. or visit the online store for the latest negotiated rates. C.L.O.G. membership is required for eligibility. A handling fee is applied to orders. Purchase only eligible where available.

Notes rate do increase each year as of 4/1.  Currently posted rates are only valid until 3/31.

C.L.O.G., Inc.

2986 Mill Park Ct., Dacula, GA 30019

Phone: 678.889.4355

Web: C.L.O.G. Website

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