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What you are describing are called Performance Royalties. If I'm not badly mistaken these are the responsibility of the Venue Owners. I could be wrong however I believe the rate is about .007 Per song. You can also check with ASCAP and BMI for the exact rates. These Performance Royalties (If Paid for as a Karaoke Show) would be due each time the songs are performed and typically would require you providing a playlist from each show. I was checking on these fees as a Songwriter a while back. Again check with ASCAP and BMI for exact details because rates do change ocasionally.
I also feel that they are actually after the bigger fish. As a Songwriter / Singer I would be flattered if someone was singing my songs in a Bar on Karaoke or Live, however I would be upset if my name didn't appear on the credits for my song as on some Karaoke CD's.
Just my thoughts on it!
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