What is a Licensee?
Who Qualifies as an HFA Licensee? A Snapshot of License Holders Across the U.S. Music Landscape
A licensee is a person or business entity who has been granted a license by a rightsholder. HFA issues mechanical licenses to reproduce and distribute copyrighted musical works to the public for private use within the U.S.
HFA licensees range from DIY bands and religious organizations to record companies and also include lyrics and tablature distributors, and digital background music service providers.