We at TPAC have heard about this and have actually requested a meeting with BMI.  The feeling is we can't change it but our hope it to make them aware of the impact.  I can tell you our Symphony is very upset and working on a larger scale response.  It is sad to think any company would choose this time to put in place such a large pricing increase.

I would like to know how others are responding, dealing with and preparing for these increases?  Anyone considering changing their programming or deal structures as a result?

BMI and ASCAP contracts came in just before I left town so I did not get to review them completely.  It "appeared" that the  ASCAP structure was changing and that might result in a decreased cost to us.  Maybe?  DId anyone else get thata impression?

Christi
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Hello Everyone,
We recently received a communication from BMI that indicates our they have a new few structure which will triple our rates beginning in October of this year.
Has anyone else received this information?  Are we, as performing arts presenters, bound by this?  Is anyone fighting this?  Is anyone else out there upset by this dramatic increase?  Especially in these tough economic times?
Please chime in!
Thanks, Tania

Tania Castroverde Moskalenko
Executive Director
Germantown Performing Arts Centre
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