You may need a licence to use music in the following ways.
- Background Music
Covers the use of:
- Background Music System, including CD, tape player, radio, background music service and/or each zone/channel of a multi-channel device;
- Radio and/or TV sets used to show video/DVD, free to air and/or subscription TV;
- Audio Juke Box;
- Large Screen and/or Video Juke Box
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- Music on Hold
Covers the use of radio, tape, CD or pre-recorded messages and music via a telecommunication system to callers on hold. Annual fees vary according to the number of external telephone lines.
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- Live Performances
Covers performances at the premises by live-artist performers. Annual fees are calculated on 2.2% of gross expenditure on live-artist performers plus 1.65% of gross admission receipts where “door deals” occur.
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- Featured Recorded Music
Covers performances at the premises by means of featured recorded music selected or pre-programmed by DJs or a pre-programmed music service.
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- Recorded Music for Dance Use in Nightclubs
Covers music used as part of a disco or other dance party.
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- Karaoke
Covers karaoke performances.
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- SmartForm
Combined online application for both an APRA and a PPCA licence for small business
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Unless otherwise specified, all APRA|AMCOS licences are offered on an annual basis. Where appropriate, fees are subject to an automatic annual adjustment in accordance with the percentage rise in the consumer price index (All Groups Sydney, September Quarter).
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General information about copyright can be obtain from the Australian Copyright Council.