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Most music is copyrighted and illegal to play without the right permissions.<\/p>\n
Music licensing for businesses gives permission to use copyrighted music in commercial settings, such as retail stores, restaurants, or other public venues, while avoiding costly fines.<\/p>\n
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In need of fully-licensed music for your business? Contact us today.<\/p>\n
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Music licensing for businesses<\/a> is important because the use of copyrighted music without permission can result in legal consequences and potential fines. When it comes to playing music in your business, you can\u2019t just plug in an aux cable into your phone and call it a day. By obtaining the appropriate licenses, businesses can ensure they are legally using the music they play and avoid potential legal issues.<\/p>\n There are several organisations that offer music licensing for businesses, including performance rights organisations (PROs) like SACEM (France), GEMA (Germany), PRS for Music (UK) and SIAE (Italy). These organisations work with music creators and publishers to collect and distribute royalties to them when their music is publicly performed, such as in a business setting. Businesses can obtain licences from these organisations to legally use their catalogue of music.<\/p>\n The cost of a music licence for businesses can vary based on factors such as the size of the business, the type of music being used, and the scope of the licence. However, the cost of obtaining a licence is often outweighed by the benefits of legally using music to enhance the customer experience and create a welcoming environment for patrons.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.15.1″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n \u20ac750 – \u20ac300,000<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n Range of fines per incident for unauthorised performances of musical works.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.15.1″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#eeeeee” custom_padding=”30px|30px|30px|30px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Here are a few examples of just how steep the fines can get.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/moodmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/music-restaurant-2-300×300-1.webp” title_text=”music-restaurant-2″ _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.15.1″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Music licensing is the process of obtaining permission from the owner of a copyrighted musical composition to use that music in a certain way. This permission is typically granted through a licensing agreement between the owner of the music (usually the composer, songwriter, or publisher) and the party seeking to use the music (such as a film, TV show, advertising agency, or streaming service).<\/p>\n There are many different types of music licences, each of which grants different rights and imposes different restrictions on the use of the music. For example, a synchronisation licence allows the music to be used in a visual medium like a film or TV show, while a mechanical licence allows the music to be reproduced and distributed in a physical or digital format like a CD or MP3. There are also licensing agreements for streaming music services as well as live music performances.<\/p>\n\n
WHAT IS MUSIC LICENSING?<\/b><\/h2>\n