Why do I need PPCA and APRA AMCOS?

You may need both because a commercial recording contains at least two relevant rights layers. PPCA represents the sound recording for record labels and recording artists. APRA AMCOS represents the musical work, such as the composition and lyrics.

OneMusic Australia combines the licensing route for many ordinary business uses. That does not mean the two rights become the same, and online, copying, video or live uses may have additional conditions.

Check the current OneMusic Australia explanation and make sure your licence matches the way you use music.

You do not need a separate PPCA 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 PPCA'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 PPCA 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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