How does Global Music Rights calculate the licence fee?

GMR says that the relevant rate depends on the type of business and how music is presented to the public. Restaurants, bars, nightclubs, retail stores, amusement parks and hotels can therefore be treated under different criteria.

Describe the premises, music sources, live or recorded use, admission or membership arrangements and any other public music use. Ask GMR to confirm what information the quote uses.

Use the current GMR licensing page instead of relying on an old fee example.

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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