Do I need an IMRO licence to play music in my business?

Usually, yes. If customers, visitors or employees can hear copyright musical works outside a domestic setting, the business generally needs the relevant permission. This can apply to live music, recorded music, radio, television and other public uses.

For recorded music, the sound recording is a separate rights layer. The Irish Dual Music Licence combines the common IMRO and PPI route for many business uses.

Use the current IMRO licensing portal and check the tariff that matches your business.

You do not need a separate IMRO 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'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 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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