SESAC

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The Radio Music License Committee (“RMLC”) represents commercial radio broadcasters in connection with industry-wide music licensing matters involving SESAC.

Pursuant to the settlement framework established between the RMLC and SESAC, the parties finalized a new license agreement covering the period January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2026, reflecting the rates and terms established through the arbitration process.

Current License Terms (2023–2026)

Key terms of the current SESAC license include:

  • Blanket license rate of 0.2824% of applicable net revenue
  • Continuation of the All-Talk Amendment for qualifying stations
  • No minimum fee
  • Coverage for over-the-air broadcasts, HD multicast transmissions, and qualifying simulcast streaming and website transmissions

SESAC Authorization Requirement

Unlike ASCAP and BMI, participation in the SESAC license structure and arbitration process requires stations to authorize the RMLC to represent them prior to the start of a SESAC license period. Once a station authorizes the RMLC for SESAC representation, no additional authorization is required through December 31, 2034, unless the station elects to opt out in accordance with the applicable procedures.

Stations that have not previously authorized the RMLC for SESAC, or that have previously opted out of SESAC representation, may become eligible to participate in future SESAC licensing matters by timely completing the SESAC authorization process. Participating stations are eligible to take part in:

  • future SESAC license negotiations;
  • arbitration proceedings conducted under the settlement framework; and
  • resulting SESAC industry license agreements.

 2027–2030 Authorization Period

The current authorization cycle relates to the upcoming SESAC license period covering January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2030.

Important dates:

  • July 15, 2026: Requested submission date for authorization forms to facilitate processing and exchange of eligibility information between the RMLC and SESAC.
  • September 30, 2026: Deadline for eligibility to participate in the next SESAC negotiation/arbitration cycle

Authorization Forms

SESAC authorization forms may be downloaded here: SESAC Authorization Forms

Completed forms should be submitted to:  Info@RadioMLC.org

Additional Information

Questions regarding SESAC authorization status or eligibility may be directed to the RMLC office.