To be able to play music (“playing” in the sense of reproduction in public, rather than performing), 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.
Click here to work out the costs of your music use with the licence calculator, or here to conclude a licence agreement through Mijnlicentie.nl.
Types of music use
The scale of the usage is important when determining the fee. This is understood to involve not only the number of people who hear the music and how often the music is played, but also the floor area of the location where the music can be heard. This applies e.g. to: Stages Concerts and…
How do I pay?
How do I pay? The amount you pay for using music depends on the situation. What type of music do you want to record, for example? How big is the space where the music is being played? You can use the licence calculator to work out, quickly and easily, the amount you will pay for…




