[OMS_MANAGERS] Music Downtwon - ASCAP

Thu Apr 12 08:48:28 PDT 2012

Dan, Have you had to deal with the new UBC code of having fire proof awnings?  I think I remember National saying that in the "district" the non-fireproof one were just fine.  Any input?
Thanks

Kate Dimon
Program Director
Historic Baker City, Inc.
Baker City Main Street Program

Promoting A Healthy And Prosperous Downtown

2101 Main Street, Ste. 102
P.O. Box 1074
Baker City, OR  97814
541-523-5442 - 503-863-7361
www.historicbakercity.com

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Dan Fleishman 
  To: Oregon Main Street program managers 
  Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2012 9:20 AM
  Subject: Re: [OMS_MANAGERS] Music Downtwon - ASCAP

  I don't want to seem like a representative of ASCAP or BMI, and before moving to Oregon, when I was vendor at a downtown farmers market and we had local musicians playing we didn't obtain a license, but if you really want to be doing things up and up and by the book, then to repeat myself and remind you of Sheri's reply last week,  check out the ASCAP and BMI sites to learn about their licensing requirements.

  http://www.ascap.com/licensing/licensingfaq.aspx

  and

  http://www.bmi.com/licensing/lge/

  Dan Fleishman

  Director of Planning and Development

  362 N Third Avenue

  Stayton, OR 97383

  ph (503) 769-2998

  fax (503) 767-2134

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  From: oms_managers-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us [mailto:oms_managers-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On Behalf Of Karen Auborn
  Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2012 8:38 AM
  To: Oregon Main Street program managers
  Cc: Terry Mock; Joyce Kinney; Barb Breur; Pat Buffington; Jennifer Bastian; Grace Bonnell; Elaine Roemen; Millie Haas; Gary Robertson; Debbie/Mike Lee/Wells; Janet/terry Ross
  Subject: Re: [OMS_MANAGERS] Music Downtwon - ASCAP

  Angi

  In Port Orford, local musicians do public events for free, with tips, or low fees - very supportive of the Farmer's Market and other events.  I didn't realize how lucky we are.

  Karen Auborn

  On Mar 28, 2012, at 6:16 PM, Angi Ford wrote:

  What about just offering local musicians an opportunity to play for 'tips'?

  Angi Ford
  Sherwood Main Street
  503-625-7800

  On Tue, Mar 20, 2012 at 3:26 PM, Alana Garner <mainstreet at cityoflagrande.org> wrote:

  Thank you for the suggestion Sheri.

  ASCAP assessed the Farmer's Market like a shopping mall, under 300,000 square feet.  We are now trying to figure out a way around this.

  Thanks again!

  Alana Garner

  Main Street Program Coordinator

  City of La Grande

  541-963-1223

  coordinator at lagrandemainstreet.org 

  From: oms_managers-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us [mailto:oms_managers-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On Behalf Of Sheri Stuart
  Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2012 2:42 PM

  To: 'Oregon Main Street program managers'

  Subject: Re: [OMS_MANAGERS] Music Downtwon - ASCAP

  Hi Alana,

  ASCAP and BMI are two of the major companies that collect royalties for public use of music (there is also Sesac and maybe others?). ASCAP is in essence owned by music writers/publishers while BMI is owned by the broadcast industry.  For free/smaller scale events, the fee is typically a lot lower - not sure why your Farmers' Market was so high. I know for a few years, both were getting more aggressive in monitoring public performance of licensed music. You might check to see if you use a band that already has a license whether you need to have separate as well.

  You can find info at:

  ASCAP: http://www.ascap.com/licensing/

  BMI: http://www.bmi.com/licensing/entry/533029?q=Promoter+%2F+Presenter

  Sheri

  Sheri Stuart, Coordinator

  Oregon Main Street

  725 Summer St., Suite C

  Salem, OR  97301

  503.986.0679

  www.oregonheritage.org

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  >>> "Alana Garner" <mainstreet at cityoflagrande.org> 3/20/2012 2:16 PM >>>

  Hi All,

  I wanted to inquire with you about how you go about playing music at your downtown events.  I recently spoke with Beth Wasley who is in charge of our Farmer's Market; last year ASCAP charged the Farmer's Market $960.00 for the season to play music downtown.  La Grande Main Street has used the local radio stations at our most recent events, however, if you have any additional suggestions, it would be greatly appreciated.

  Thank you!

  Alana Garner

  Main Street Program Coordinator

  City of La Grande

  541-963-1223

  coordinator at lagrandemainstreet.org 

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