How does APRA AMCOS calculate the fee?

There is no single APRA AMCOS business price. The fee is based on the tariff for the way your business uses music. Relevant facts can include the business category, whether the music is background or featured, the number or size of premises, audience or capacity, and whether the use is live, broadcast, copied or online.

Give APRA AMCOS a complete description of your music use before accepting a quote. If the use changes, ask whether the tariff or fee must change as well.

The official OneMusic Australia licence finder is the best starting point for the current Australian tariff route. Published rates can change, so use the current quote rather than an old example.

You do not need a separate APRA AMCOS Australia licence if you only use MelloJam

If your business plays only MelloJam music through the MelloJam player, you are not using music from the repertoire covered by APRA AMCOS's licensing route. MelloJam's original catalogue and the commercial playback rights it controls are included in your MelloJam plan, so you do not need a separate licence from APRA AMCOS for the MelloJam playback itself.

A separate non-waivable venue charge can still apply where local law imposes one. Radio, television, Spotify, other recordings, live music, DJs, events, copying and online use are outside the MelloJam plan.

Back to all APRA AMCOS Australia licensing questions.