Performance rights organization BMI has filed a rate court action against SiriusXM in an attempt to provide its artists “fair and appropriate fees” for music licensing deals with the radio service.
In the petition, filed in the Southern District of New York on Thursday, BMI requests to determine a “reasonable rates” for SiriusXM’s public performance of songs in the BMI repertoire. BMI is responsible for licensing over 22.4 million songs and musical compositions, according to the filing.
BMI also cites that this action follows prolonged attempts at negotiations with SiriusXM, who is arguing for reduced payments.
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