How does SAMRO calculate the licence fee?

SAMRO says fees differ according to what the business uses music for. The category can reflect the type of venue, premises, audience or capacity, music use, business activity and whether the use is background, featured, broadcast or live.

Provide accurate information about every premises and music use. Adding live events, a DJ, a second site or a different playback method can change the applicable licence.

Use the current SAMRO music user application and ask for the tariff that matches your category.

You do not need a separate SAMRO 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 SAMRO'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 SAMRO 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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