In today’s world, music use is at an all time high and in practically every case, a license has to be negotiated and a fee paid. Whether it’s a song, a sound recording or both, licensing deals are complex documents where a mistake or bad decision or inexperience can result in a substantial loss of money both short term and long.

This panel will tell you everything you need to know to successfully license your music--- from the initial request and the actual negotiation, to the resulting fees and continuing “backend”royalties. Topics covered include the audio and audio-visual streaming services, independent films and documentaries, video games, broadcast and cable television, Holograms, NFTs, social media sites, live performances and much more.