R.E.M. Sign Performing Rights Agreement With SESAC

R.E.M. have reportedly signed a new performing rights agreement with royalty collection and representation firm SESAC. The organization will now administer the collection of royalties for the band’s back catalog and announced the partnership earlier this week.More »

By mcarthurtiptoptux@comcast.net on March 12, 2017

R.E.M. have reportedly signed a new performing rights agreement with royalty collection and representation firm SESAC. The organization will now administer the collection of royalties for the band’s back catalog and announced the partnership earlier this week. “We are proud to represent the songs of a band that, without question, changed rock music forever,” said John Josephson, chairman and CEO, SESAC Holdings, Inc. “Along with representing the rich, timeless R.E.M. catalog, we also welcome Michael, Peter, Mike and Bill to the SESAC family.” The new deal is just the most recent in a string of new partnerships involving the band’s catalogue. Last year they also inked a new deal with Warner Music Publishing and also added an exclusive licensing deal with Concord Records. Copyright(c) 2017 RTTNews.com. All Rights ReservedLess «