Does OneMusic Australia cover radio, TV and streaming?

Yes, these sources can still involve a public performance. OneMusic Australia specifically says that music from free-to-air radio or television played in a business requires a licence. The source of the music does not by itself remove the business obligation.

Streaming adds a second question: the streaming service must allow commercial use. A personal account may not permit business playback, and a OneMusic licence does not change that service contract.

Music streamed or recorded on your own website can also need additional online or synchronisation permissions. Read the current OneMusic Australia guidance and the APRA AMCOS online licensing guidance.

You do not need a separate OneMusic Australia 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 OneMusic Australia'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 OneMusic Australia 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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