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EMI MUSIC PUBLISHING

Belgium

Licensing In Belgium

To License an EMI Song for Film, TV, Commercials, Video, DVD... 
...you need a synchronisation license.

The Film, TV & Media Department at EMI Music Publishing Belgium licenses songs for commercials, feature films, documentary films, short films, TV- shows, company presentation, internet, new media, etc.

EMI Music Publishing Belgium represents over 1 million song titles in different genres. We research songs to determine EMI´s rights, negotiate fees and terms, issue agreements and collect licensing fees.

We offer a service to help you find the most suitable music for your production, music that fits your budget as well as your visual images. Don´t hesitate to contact us.

Please submit a request to Lianne van den Brinkmuller (customerrelations_bel@emimusicpub.com)


For correct service, please include ALL pertinent information:

- the name of the song
- composer(s)/writer(s)
- the name of your production
- the original (performing artist) recording or re-recording
- a description of use including timing, territory, duration of license, and
  possible options for other uses


Frequently Asked Questions

How can I find out if EMI controls the publishing rights to a song?
Use our Search feature - it allows you to search half a million EMI songs.


How can I find out the writer(s) of a specific song?
Use our Search feature - it lists the writers for all EMI songs. If the song is not ours, check with SABAM.


What is the difference between publishing and master licensing?
Publishing involves the licensing of a song copyright. Licensing a master involves a particular sound recording by an artist. You normally need both licences for synchronization.



How can I find out who controls the recording master?
The record company that released the specific version in question owns the master rights. Our site lists lots of recording information.


How long will it take to clear a song for licensing?
Depending on the song and the nature of the request, it may take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks, or perhaps longer, to clear a song.

 

Can I have a ballpark figure of the cost?
We do not give ballpark figures since there are several variables we must take into consideration, based on the information submitted, to determine the fee.


Do you grant gratis requests?
As a responsible music publisher we have an obligation to our writers and the catalogs we administer to represent their interests in a professional manner. We receive a large number of gratis requests each day, and due to the amount of time involved in researching, securing third party approvals, and licensing, we find it necessary to charge a fee. Such fees begin at no less than € 250 per composition and, depending on the situation, are increased accordingly.