
Copyright Office to investigate PROs: ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, GMR
The U.S. Copyright Office has published a “Notice of Inquiry” to collect information on performance rights organizations (PROs). The inquiry into ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, Global Music Rights (GMR) and others comes at the behest of Congress and organizations representing venues, promoters, songwriters and music publishers.

Free Touring for Musicians course from Berklee and Coursera
Learn the basics of successful gigging with a free touring course for musicians offered by the Berklee College of Music Online and Coursera. Free Touring for Musicians course from Berklee. Continue reading

Hawaii bans ticket scalping after Bruno Mars Fan uproar
Bruno Mars fans have been hit hard by ticket scalpers, with resale prices soaring to thousands of dollars. Now the state of Hawaii bans ticket scalping via new legislation that. Continue reading