Quick guide

Music rights for businesses

All you need to know about music rights for your business, easily explained. Avoid legal issues with our guide to music licensing.

Private or business use?
There are many different music services, but they are not all intended to be used the same way.

Music services for consumers

These are streaming services like Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, YouTube Music and GooglePlay Music. They are only intended for you to listen to music in private. Use of these services by a business may lead to a fine.

Music services for business

These are services like Tunify. We have an agreement with the music industry, allowing you to use the music services in public and commercial spaces.

Commercial or royalty-free?
Music services for businesses offer commercial and/or royalty-free music.

Commercial music

These are the best-known songs and artists; the ones you also hear on the radio. If you want to try the version of Tunify with commercial music, you can register here.

Royalty-free music

These are songs and artists you may not know yet. The music has often been made specifically for use by businesses. As a result, it’s appropriate for a huge variety of situations. Register here if you want to try Tunify with royalty-free music.

Do I need a licence to play music?
The type of music you’re playing as a business determines which music rights you have to pay.

Commercial music in your business

Playing commercial music in your business requires a public performance licence from your local collection society. This applies whether you’re using CDs, the radio, or a music streaming service. As the business owner, you're responsible for obtaining the correct licence.

Royalty-free music in your business

Royalty-free music typically doesn't require a licence from a collection society. However, there are exceptions. Some countries have mandatory collection rules, meaning you still need a licence. Check with your local performance rights organisation for specific requirements.

Does Tunify pay music rights too?
As a recognised provider of music for business use, Tunify pays music rights too.

Yes, Tunify pays music rights too

Musicians, authors, composers and recordcompanies all have the right to payment if you use music from Tunify in yourplace of business. Tunify pays to store all the songs and for the right to beable to offer a business-oriented music service with a diverse music selection.

Play music legally with Tunify

Most music services are only meant for consumers. You are not allowed to play them in any public or commercial space. Tunify is different. We have the necessary music-industry permissions for you to play our music in your place of business.

  • 100% legally covered with a recognised music service
  • Artists receive the royalties due to them
Vous avez besoin de plus d'informations ?
Dans le monde entier, les lois et les licences relatives à la musique varient d'un pays à l'autre. Renseignez-vous auprès de vos professionnels locaux pour en savoir plus sur les licences de musique dans les régions où votre entreprise est présente.
SACEM
La société française des auteurs, compositeurs et éditeurs.
Vous avez besoin de plus d'informations ?
Dans le monde entier, les lois et les licences relatives à la musique varient d'un pays à l'autre. Renseignez-vous auprès de vos professionnels locaux pour en savoir plus sur les licences de musique dans les régions où votre entreprise est présente.
Sabam
La société belge des auteurs, compositeurs et éditeurs.
Unisono
Unisono est une plateforme sur laquelle vous pouvez organiser vos droits musicaux via une seule licence.

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Music rights in other countries

Music in the Netherlands
As a business you will need different licenses from Buma/Stemra and Sena.
Music in France
As a business you will need a license from SACEM.
Music in Germany
As a business you will need a license from GEMA.
Music in United Kingdom
As a business you will need a license from TheMusicLicence.