How do I check whether a song is in the Global Music Rights catalogue?

Search the song in GMR's official catalogue using the title, writer or other available details. If the result is unclear, request the full catalogue or ask GMR licensing to confirm the work.

Give the title, writers, publisher, recording artist and any identifier you have. A catalogue check concerns the musical work and does not clear the sound recording or the catalogues of ASCAP, BMI or SESAC.

Start with the GMR catalogue search and the GMR FAQ.

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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