ASCAP vs BMI

[AVENPITCH]

Hello,
New to the board and was just wondering who here is registered with either ASCAP or BMI? From your perspective --- which do you prefer and are there any advantages to choosing one over the other as an indie artist/songwriter?

Thank you!

[erosconpollo]

I'm with BMI. Why? Because the first artist who ever wanted to record one of my songs was affiliated with them, thought they were best, and recommended I join them. They've done okay by me but I have friends who are with ASCAP and think they're just fine.

In the past, BMI was definitely more friendly to the semi-pro/beginning song writer than ASCAP. I don't know if that's still true.

[timboZ]

This thread is from a few weeks back. Try a search I think some others have been posted in the past.

http://homerecording.com/bbs/showthr...ight=ASCAP+BMI

[Walter Abbott]

ASCAP, BMI, SESAC ..... here in the US one is as good as the other, IF you're in their respective Pay Cliques. The "pittance" Clique will get you drops and dribbles; the "KJ" Clique will get you tons of money whether you're earning it or not; and not in either of the above will get you NOTHING regardless of air play or other public performance.

Take your choice.

Walter Abbott