How to get permission?

xRPx · 3rd August 2005, 13:48

How is the best way to get permission to use a band's song on your radio? Do you email their record company, their manager, or what? Thanks if anybody can help!

Jay · 3rd August 2005, 13:58

You need to find out who holds the copyright for their music. You should be able to do this through their manager/label.

xRPx · 3rd August 2005, 20:50

Okay, I'll shoot for that. Thanks.

MegaRock · 3rd August 2005, 21:07

If it's an indie label contact them directly. If it's a major label you can obtain licensing that allows you to play anything you desire (at a cost of course) from Swcast.Net or Loudcity.Com or pay the royalty agencies direct. Most artists don't deal directly with these matters anymore.

Jay · 3rd August 2005, 22:20

be forewarned by those groups, there are limits to how big you can be. They are a good alternative to major royalty groups if you plan to do this as a hobby and stay small though.

Dj play · 3rd August 2005, 22:22

If you use SESAC their licenses are cheaper then most of the others and they work with more Artists.

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xRPx Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 9	How to get permission? How is the best way to get permission to use a band's song on your radio? Do you email their record company, their manager, or what? Thanks if anybody can help!

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MegaRock Forum King Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Inside my water bong Posts: 6,865	If it's an indie label contact them directly. If it's a major label you can obtain licensing that allows you to play anything you desire (at a cost of course) from Swcast.Net or Loudcity.Com or pay the royalty agencies direct. Most artists don't deal directly with these matters anymore. Megarock Radio - St. Louis Since 1998! Don't click this link! Corporate Radio Sucks! No suits, all rock!

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Jay Moderator Alumni Join Date: May 2000 Location: Next Door Posts: 8,942	be forewarned by those groups, there are limits to how big you can be. They are a good alternative to major royalty groups if you plan to do this as a hobby and stay small though. -Jay \| Radio Toolbox.com

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3rd August 2005, 20:50	#3
xRPx Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 9	Okay, I'll shoot for that. Thanks.

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Dj play Banned Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Shreveport,LA Posts: 109	If you use SESAC their licenses are cheaper then most of the others and they work with more Artists.