Do I need a OneMusic New Zealand licence to play music in my business?

Yes, in most cases. OneMusic New Zealand says that businesses which play music for the benefit of staff or customers need a licence to play music in a public setting. This can apply regardless of whether the source is a radio, television, digital service, recording or live performance.

The answer can change if you use only music for which you have direct permission or a genuinely licensed catalogue, but you must be able to show the scope of that permission.

Use the official OneMusic New Zealand licence route for your business category.

You do not need a separate OneMusic New Zealand 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 New Zealand'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 New Zealand 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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