GMR may believe that your business publicly performs music controlled by its songwriter, composer or publisher clients. The relevant use can be live or recorded music, radio, television, streaming, music on hold or another public playback method.
Check the letter against the legal business name, premises, music sources and dates. Ask GMR to identify the catalogue or licence category and explain the quote before accepting it.
The official GMR FAQ explains the responsibility of the business owner and the scope of a GMR licence.
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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