Notify music use
Everyone who plays, records or reproduces music is a ‘music user’. In order to be able to use music, you need the permission of the person who created it, the music author or music publisher. The level of remuneration depends on e.g. the way the music is used. Why do you have to pay, when, how much and for what purpose?
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Why do you have to pay?
Music does not just happen. Writing lyrics and composing music take lots of hard work. It makes sense therefore for the music authors to be remunerated accordingly.
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When do you have to pay?

Do you have to pay for music on websites? Can you play CDs at a company party free of charge? The Dutch Copyright Act gives the answers.

Kinds of music usage
Buma and Stemra have defined various categories of music usage, each with its own rates. What is relevant to you?
How do you pay?
Do you want to record, reproduce or play music? Notify Buma/Stemra. You will then be given a licence and notified about the remunerations due.