About joining to ASCAP and BMI (non-U.S member)

[Kolstad]

I'm in Denmark, and consider joining ASCAP allthough I'm a KODA member.

It is true that you don't need to join in order to recieve royalties, but it might make it easier for your US publishers to register the works with ASCAP there, and in the members area you will be able to review cue sheets as well.

See http://www.ascap.com/music-career/artic ... heets.aspx

I haven't yet, though, so no direct experience so far.

that might be an advantage, but also be aware that for certain kinds of performances, i.e. Background vocal - that BMI pays more than ASCAP since ASCAP slashed the rate several years back (2012 I believe).

That's something to be aware about for sure! Do you know of any site where you can compare the ASCAP/BMI payouts for different types of material, Andy?