Does Global Music Rights cover radio, TV and streaming music?

GMR's public performance licence can apply to represented works played through radio, television, internet streaming, recordings or live performance. The medium does not by itself make a business use private.

GMR only clears the musical work rights represented in its catalogue. A streaming service must allow commercial playback, and sound recording, video or synchronisation rights may require separate permission.

Use the official GMR FAQ for the current scope and check every source of music used at the premises.

You do not need a separate Global Music Rights 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 Global Music Rights'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 Global Music Rights 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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