Performing Rights Organization

A performing rights organization (PRO) is a group that represents songwriters, composers, and music publishers to license and collect royalties for the public performance of their music. These organizations issue blanket licenses to businesses like radio stations, restaurants, and streaming services, and then distribute the collected fees as royalties to their members. This system simplifies the process for users who need to legally play music in public and ensures creators are paid for the use of their work.