MUSIC LICENSING 

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In order to effectively and efficiently enforce their rights under the copyright laws of the United States, American composers, lyricists, and publishers usually join one of the three performing rights organizations. They are the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP), Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI), and SESAC. The National FastDance Association has entered into Licensing Agreements with all three organizations. NFA members may come under the umbrella of protection that our Licensing Agreements provide. 

 

To obtain music licensing from the NFA,  we ask for a Participation Agreement acknowledging that the above is understood and that the member wishes to comply with National Copyright Laws. If you are completing the application online, the Participation Agreements are included. If you would rather print the Participation agreement(s), the links are below.  One form is required for parties/dances/classes and a different form is required for events. 

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In order to purchase music licensing, you must first be a member of the NFA. 

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Licensing FAQs

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Music licensing fees for parties, dances, and classes are determined as follows:

 

Total number of annual attendees    x   .28 cents per attendee

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Multiply the number of yearly parties + dances + classes by the estimated attendance at each.  This equals the total annual attendees. Next, multiply the total attendees by .28 cents, this equals the total licensing fees due.

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Example: 

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Number of dances per year (Example: 10)   x   Average attendance at each (Example: 10)   =   the total number of annual

attendees (Example: 100)

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Total number of annual attendees  (Example: 100)   x   .28 cents per attendee   =   $28.00 Total licensing fees

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Music licensing fees for events are determined as follows:

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Total number of estimated annual attendees   x   .28 cents per attendee = Total licensing fees

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Printable versions of the Licensing Agreements 

Participation Agreement for Parties/Dances/Classes

Participation Agreement for Multi-Day Events and Conventions