Rivalry Game:
The USA hosted one of the world’s greatest cricket rivalry games in New York on June 9, 2024: India vs. Pakistan. This game is more of an emotional festival for both countries, each rooting for its win. Both teams played exceptionally well, but congratulations to Team India for winning an almost losing game. 👏
Music and Cricket:
Today, I am going to focus on the significant impact of music in live sports venues. Did you know that to witness this match live, ticket prices quickly ranged from $1,300 to $175,000? The Indian and Pakistani songs played on the field were also featured as background music on our live TV screens. As a professional in the music industry, I got curious about how overseas music licensing works for these public performances in stadiums. This curiosity arose as the music was playing on my live stream, prompting me to research the music sync licenses and the PRO details affiliated here in the USA.
Songs and the PROs:
The Pakistani song I could identify:
"Pasoori" | PRO: ASCAP 50% | Label: Coke Studio Pakistan
Two of the Indian songs I could hear:
"Balam Pichkari" | PRO: ASCAP 100% | Label: T-Series India | Neighboring rights: Universal Music
"Jai Ho" | PRO: BMI 100% | Label: KM Music Limited USA
The winning song:
"Chak De India" | PRO: BMI 100% | Label: Yash Raj Music C/O Tenyor Music
Did the respective labels have their licenses on board and receive a piece of the action? That is an agreement best known by the labels and the venue. However, there is no denying how much familiar music can contribute to pumping up the spirits of players and audiences and fostering a sense of unity. It’s high time to give music the recognition it deserves.

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