Yes. Any business that plays music publicly—whether in a physical space or outdoor area—requires a license.
Trades & services
If you use sound recordings, radio and TV broadcasts of musical works in a restaurant, store or outdoor area, you need to enter into a license agreement so that we can collect and pay royalties to the authors for the use of their works.
Restaurants & cafe
In dining spaces, music is part of the overall experience—from background music to live performances during service. It plays continuously throughout operating hours and across different areas of the venue. Because this use takes place in a public, commercial setting, a license is required. For full details of the applicable tariffs, please refer to “Tariffs” below, or contact us for further information. To enter into a licensing agreement, please click on “Get a license” and submit your application.
Retail Stores
From boutiques to large showrooms, music often runs throughout the day to support the in-store environment and customer flow Even if you play music through sound recordings, your favorite radio station, YouTube or any other paid or free source in a commercial space accessible to the public, it requires a license. You can view the applicable tariffs in “Tariffs” below or get in touch with us for more details. To enter into a licensing agreement, please click on “Get a license” and submit your application.
Hotels
Music is used across various areas of a hotel, including lobbies, waiting areas, leisure facilities and more. As this takes place in shared, commercial areas, a license is required. Details of the applicable rates can be found in “Tariffs”, or you may contact us for further guidance. To enter into a licensing agreement, please click on “Get a license” and submit your application.
Cinemas
Music is used in cinemas beyond the films themselves, including pre-show content and shared public areas such foyers and waiting spaces. These uses fall within commercial activity and require a license. Please refer to “Tariffs” for the applicable rates or contact us for more information. To enter into a licensing agreement, please click on “Get a license” and submit your application.
Parks, streets, & squares
Music is often used in open public spaces, such as beaches, parks, streets, squares etc., whether for events, seasonal programs, or general ambience in shared areas. As this takes place in a public environment, a license is required. Further information on the applicable rates can be found in “Tariffs” below, or by contacting us directly. To enter into a licensing agreement, please click on “Get a license” and submit your application
Shopping malls
Across common areas, walkways, and retail zones, music is typically played throughout the day to create a lively atmosphere as part of the visitor experience. This type of use falls within commercial activity and requires a license. Applicable rates are outlined in “Tariffs” below, or you may reach out to us for further details To enter into a licensing agreement, please click on “Get a license” and submit your application.
Sports clubs & fitness centers
If music is a regular part of training environments, workouts, classes, swimming pools, saunas or often played continuously across different areas of the facility to maximize customer experience, a license is required. For full details of the applicable rates, please refer to “Tariffs” or contact us for further information. To enter into a licensing agreement, please click on “Get a license” and submit your application.
Music & nightclubs
In venues where music is central, whether through DJs, live performances, or curated playlists, its use forms a core part of the business. Public performance of music in these settings requires a license. Please see “Tariffs” for the applicable rates or contact us for more information To enter into a licensing agreement, please click on “Get a license” and submit your application.
Office spaces
Music may be played in shared office areas such as receptions, lounges, or internal spaces to support the working environment When music is used beyond private listening, a license is required. Details of the applicable rates are available in “Tariffs.” Alternatively, you can contact us for further information. To enter into a licensing agreement, please click on “Get a license” and submit your application.
Other uses
Music may be used in a variety of settings that do not fall in a single category Where music is played or made available in a public or commercial context, a license is required. For guidance on applicable rates, please refer to “Tariffs” or get in touch with us. To enter into a licensing agreement, please click on “Get a license” and submit your application.