How does SAMPRA calculate the licence fee?

SAMPRA says the fee can depend on the type of business, premises size, audience capacity, the nature of the music use and the user's revenue. Background music and featured music can therefore be treated differently.

Give complete information about radio, streaming, recorded music, live events, devices, premises and any branches. If the use changes, ask whether a different tariff applies from the change date.

Use the current SAMPRA tariff page rather than an old invoice example.

You do not need a separate SAMPRA 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 SAMPRA'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 SAMPRA 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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