[BC] ASCAP and BMI and Rights

[Robert Meuser]

There was a station in Western NC that only played public domain music, years 
ago. Great if you like Sousa.

Your idea, Harold, is a great potential new format. It could be tied to a 
website that not only served the downloads, but carried additional advertising.

R

Harold Hallikainen wrote:
> Would it be possible for a broadcast station to play only music where the
> composer is not represented by BMI, ASCAP, or SESAC? There's a TV station
> (I think I recall reading this) that runs viewer submitted video. How
> about a radio station that runs only listener submitted music? The
> composer and performer may be satisfied with the exposure being their
> compensation. These singer/songwriters would ideally make a living selling
> their music through downloads or CDs through a website.
> 
> Harold
>