How do I change or cancel an APRA AMCOS licence?

Check the licence terms first, then contact the organisation that issued the licence. Give the account or licence number, business name, premises, effective date and the reason for the change. A move, closure, new location, changed business activity or different music use may be a change rather than a simple cancellation.

Do not assume that stopping a music service cancels a separate public performance licence. Ask for written confirmation of the effective date and keep the confirmation with your records.

For ordinary business music in New Zealand, start with OneMusic New Zealand. If the request concerns a separate APRA AMCOS use, use the contact route stated on the current agreement.

You do not need a separate APRA AMCOS New Zealand 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.

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