APRA AMCOS may contact you because your business appears to play, perform, broadcast, stream or copy music in a way that may require permission. This can include music in a shop, restaurant, gym, office, event or online service.
A letter is not proof that every charge is correct. Check the business name, premises, music use, dates and tariff details. Ask APRA AMCOS to explain the specific use and the licence they believe applies before paying or signing.
For the current New Zealand route, see OneMusic New Zealand and the Recorded Music NZ music in business guidance.
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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