How does Recorded Music NZ calculate the licence fee?

For ordinary business use, the fee is normally calculated through the relevant OneMusic New Zealand category. The category can reflect the type and scale of the business, the premises, the music use and the selected payment frequency.

Tell OneMusic if you use music as background, as a feature, at live events, in video, through digital delivery or from copied files. Different uses can have different licence terms.

Use the current OneMusic New Zealand fee calculator instead of relying on an old invoice or tariff example.

You do not need a separate Recorded Music NZ 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 Recorded Music NZ'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 Recorded Music NZ 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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