How to Work with Performing Rights Organizations (PRO)

Here is guidance for broadcasters, public venues, and users covered under PRO blanket licenses.

Important Note on Licensing Categories

This page explains how Performance Rights Organizations (PROs) and Mechanical Rights Organizations (MROs) handle rights related to broadcasting, public performance, and mechanical reproduction.

This page does not apply to the following types of uses:

• Commercials
• Games
• Corporate videos
• Film trailers
• Apps
• Branded content
• Monetized online videos

All of these uses require a direct sync license from Model Electronic Records.

Updates Regarding Japan (2024— )

Note for international users:

Although the domestic administration of Tatsuya’s self-published works has moved from JASRAC to NexTone, this applies only to users operating within Japan. For all international uses, JASRAC continues to administer these works through its reciprocal agreements with overseas PROs.

• JASRAC Song Database (J-WID)
• JASRAC International Information

If you intend to use music from Model Electronic Records within Japan, please refer to the Japanese-language licensing guide on Tatsuya Oe’s official website:
Licensing Guide (Japanese)

PRO Case 1 — Your country’s PRO is in alliance with JASRAC

If your local PRO/MRO has a reciprocal agreement with JASRAC, the procedures are:

1. Performance Rights (Broadcast / Public Performance)

If you use our music in:

• TV programs
• Radio programs
• Films
• Live or public venues

→ Submit the cue sheet or public performance report to your local PRO.

2. Mechanical Rights (Physical or Audio-only Reproduction)

If you manufacture:

• CDs
• Vinyl
• Audio-only media

→ Consult your PRO/MRO for mechanical licensing before or at the same time you contact us.

If performance and mechanical rights are handled by separate societies
(e.g., the United States: ASCAP/BMI/SESAC vs. Harry Fox/MLC)
→ Contact both organizations according to your usage.

PRO Case 2 — When your country has no PRO in alliance with JASRAC

If, for any reason, there is no local PRO/MRO in your country that has a reciprocal agreement with JASRAC, then:

• Broadcast and public performance uses of our music generally cannot be cleared via local blanket licenses.
• You may still request a sync-only license (e.g., for online video), which can be handled directly with Model Electronic Records.

In practice, most major countries and territories do have PROs that work with JASRAC.
However, if you are unsure about the status in your country, it is advisable to:

• Check JASRAC’s list of overseas affiliated societies
• Contact your local PRO directly for confirmation

PRO Case 3 — No allied Mechanical Rights Organization

If your country has a PRO but no partnered mechanical rights society, then:

• Mechanical fees must be negotiated directly with us.

Note: Master Recording License

For any use of our original recordings (except for cover performances or MIDI/sheet-music use), a Master License must be obtained directly from Model Electronic Records, regardless of PRO handling.

If you are unfamiliar with music licensing, you may find this reference helpful:
“How Music Licensing Works” by HowStuffWorks.

Please provide detailed information about your project when requesting a quote.
If you have questions, feel free to contact us.

List of PRO/MROs in alliance with JASRAC

(Always confirm the latest information on JASRAC’s website.)