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Music Licensing for Bars, Restaurants, and other Eating and Drinking Establishments

 

Do you have questions about music licensing and how it affects your bar, restaurant, or other eating and drinking establishment?  Please review our list of Licensing Frequently Asked Questions.

Are you eligible for a discount off your BMI music licensing fee?  Members of many Restaurant and Licensed Beverage Associations are eligible for up to 12% off in addition to their Timely Payment Discount.  Learn more about the Association Discount Program for bars, restaurants, and other eating and drinking establishments.

BMI’s Music License Saves You Time & Money

Testimonials from BMI Customers:

“CSRA and my colleagues at 40 other state Restaurant Associations around the country have been very pleased with the strong relationship BMI has developed with our industry. BMI has shown that it is committed to providing quality service and a mutual benefit for their Association partners, our members, as well as the BMI-affiliated songwriters and publishers.”

Paul Hartgen
President & CEO
Restaurant Association of Maryland

Immediate Past President
Council of State Restaurant Associations

“As the owner of a small venue that relies on music for its existence, I certainly understand that paying BMI isn’t something a lot of my colleagues look forward to doing. But at the same time, I know just how important music is to my club and am thankful for BMI’s commitment to support and develop original songwriters.”

Amy Kurland
Owner, Bluebird Café
Nashville,  TN