RE:SOUND represents the rights of performers, musicians and record companies in published sound recordings. In Canada, these rights include equitable remuneration for the broadcast and public performance of eligible recordings.
They are sometimes called neighbouring or related rights and are different from the musical work rights collected by SOCAN. A business may therefore need permission for both layers when it plays a recording publicly.
The official RE:SOUND FAQ explains the distinction between RE:SOUND and SOCAN.
You do not need a separate RE:SOUND 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 RE:SOUND'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 RE:SOUND 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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