Do I need an IMRO and PPI Dual Music Licence to play music in my business?

Usually, yes. If recorded music is played for customers, visitors or employees outside a domestic setting, the business generally needs permission for both the musical work and the sound recording. The Dual Music Licence combines those permissions for common business uses.

This can apply regardless of whether the source is a radio, television, CD, digital file or streaming service. Live music and online, copying or video uses can have additional conditions.

Use the current IMRO licensing portal to identify the applicable licence.

You do not need the dual IMRO and PPI 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 IMRO and PPI'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 IMRO and PPI 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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