Where can I get another copy of the user agreement?
View User Agreement
Is there a tutorial that could walk me through the online licensing process?
Online Licensing Tutorial
What is CCLI?
Christian Copyright Licensing International. They sell a church copyright license that grants certain rights to churches for using songs in worship. To learn more about what CCLI does and what their licenses cover please go to www.ccli.com
Can I post lyrics to an EMI CMG song on the internet?
We handle these types of request on a case by case basis. Please contact licensing@emicmgpublishing.com for more info.
Who collects royalties for our songs in other countries?
We have various Sub-Publishers who license songs and collect royalties on our behalf in various countries around the world. For information on a certain country, please Click Here.
If I use one of your recordings, why do I have to pay for two licenses?
There are typically two types of licenses needed when purchasing a license for a recording (master). Their is a license to use the song which is sometimes referred to as a mechanical license. This license fee is paid to publishers who then pay the song writers. There is an additional license to use the actual recording of the song. The recording (master) license fee is paid to the record label, then to the artist.
If you are recording your own version of the song, only the song writers need to be compensated which only requires a song (mechanical) license.
Don't see a Licensee in your drop down box?
You must first create a Parent Company and Licensee for your account. Here's how to set them up.
Click Account Settings > Request New Parent Company. Type in the name and submit. (As an example, our parent company is EMI Christian Music Group. Our licensee is Sparrow Records.)
Once submitted, click Account Settings > Request New Licensee. Choose the Parent Company you setup in the last step, and click the button Request New Licensee For This Parent Company. Your licensee and parent company request will be submitted to us for approval before they will show up in your drop down menu. You will be notified by email when everything is approved and ready for you to request licenses.
Who should I contact regarding mechanical, synch, or print licensing?
If you are a commercial user, licensing is available through the EMI Christian Music Publishing website (www.emicmgpublishing.com). Click on the Administration tab and then go to license application. If you are applying for 5000 or less units, please go to our custom licensing website www.emicmglicensing.com.
What's the standard synch rate for a video?
The standard rate is $.15 per song per copy.
Who would I contact regarding film and TV licensing for EMI CMG songs?
Please direct all inquiries to licensing@emicmg.com
What is a PRO?
A performance rights organization. In the US, we have three options: ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC. In Canada, the PRO is SOCAN. And in the UK, it is PRS. They collect money for performances of songs on the radio, in TV programs, live venues, and websites. The writer decides which PRO they will affiliate with. Their affiliation will determine which CMG publisher he will be linked with.
What's the standard print rate for a songbook?
12.5% of the retail price of the book, divided by the number of copyrighted songs in the book. For example, if retail price of the book was $10.00 and contained 10 songs, the print royalty rate would be $.125 per song per copy.
What does a CCLI license cover?
A CCLI (Christian Copyright Licensing International) license covers a wide range of common tasks that churches take part in on a weekly basis. You can Print songs, hymns and lyrics in bulletins, programs, liturgies and songsheets for use in congregational singing, record or video your worship service and more. View a list of what you can do on their website CCLI-What You Can Do.
Where can I submit songs I have written for consideration in a publishing deal with your company?
A great way to submit your songs is through 2 organizations we partner with: the Gospel Music Association, online at GospelMusic.org, and the Christian Musician Summit, online at ChristianMusicianSummit.com. They host regional events that are an excellent way to have your songs reviewed and critiqued by top professionals from our company and all of the major publishers and labels.