What rights does IMRO collect from businesses?

IMRO collects for the public performance of musical works, including the composition and lyrics, on behalf of songwriters, composers and music publishers. Its licence can apply when music is performed live or played from a recording, radio or television.

These rights are different from the copyright in the sound recording. A recorded track can therefore involve both IMRO rights and PPI rights.

The IMRO Code of Conduct explains the distinction and the role of the Dual Music Licence.

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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