Why do I need RE:SOUND and SOCAN?

RE:SOUND represents the sound recording and the rights of performers and record companies. SOCAN represents the musical work, such as the composition and lyrics, for songwriters, composers and publishers.

Playing a commercial recording can involve both rights. Entandem combines the common business licensing route for the two organisations, although online, reproduction, broadcast and other specialist uses can be handled separately.

See the Entandem FAQ for the rights included in a common business licence.

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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