Rich G.
Experienced
My cover band has been asked to play an 80's themed gig. Since the 80's were all about keyboards and big pads, I'm thinking about using keyboard backing tracks. I went to Karaoke-Version in search of backing tracks, which lead me to their FAQ, which lead me to licensing the tracks for live performance, which lead me to Tency Music to obtain licensing. Tency Music wants fine details (List of songs, what kind of tracks we'll need, how long we'll play, how many people will be there, etc...). We're in the early stages of planning this gig so I don't have many details. In summary, the gig is:
One time gig of a cover band playing 80's songs in a small bar to about 50 to 100 people.
Alls I want to know is roughly how much the licensing will cost. If it's $10 for the whole gig, then it's doable... but if it's $100/Song, then we'll have to explore other options.
The fact that there are thousands of videos on YouTube showing how to use backing tracks in Ableton Live with backing tracks in a live performance, but none of those videos address the licensing of said tracks leads me to believe people in general do not obtain licensing.
But maybe I'm overthinking this... Does the BMI/ASCAP license obtained by the venue cover the use of backing tracks by a cover band?
Note: YES, I tried hiring a keyboard player for the gig. My go-to guy is unavailable.
One time gig of a cover band playing 80's songs in a small bar to about 50 to 100 people.
Alls I want to know is roughly how much the licensing will cost. If it's $10 for the whole gig, then it's doable... but if it's $100/Song, then we'll have to explore other options.
The fact that there are thousands of videos on YouTube showing how to use backing tracks in Ableton Live with backing tracks in a live performance, but none of those videos address the licensing of said tracks leads me to believe people in general do not obtain licensing.
But maybe I'm overthinking this... Does the BMI/ASCAP license obtained by the venue cover the use of backing tracks by a cover band?
Note: YES, I tried hiring a keyboard player for the gig. My go-to guy is unavailable.