Music licenser seeking fees from hundreds of businesses weekly

RNZOtago Daily TimesThursday 26 June 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated
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A music licensing organisation is contacting hundreds of businesses every week to collect fees for music played in commercial settings. These requirements apply to various workplaces, including offices, factories, and hairdressers, to ensure artists receive payments for non-personal use.

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First reported by RNZ, Thu 26 Jun 2025, 7:02pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 39 minutes
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    Music licenser chasing up hundreds of businesses for playing music in the workplace (opens in new tab)

  2. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    Businesses being chased for music licensing fees (opens in new tab)