Music Licensing FAQs for Businesses

Are you a business that has questions about licensing? We’ve compiled answers to your FAQs.

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What is AllTrack Performing Rights?

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Why does my business or event need a license to play music?

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What constitutes a public performance?

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How do I obtain an AllTrack music license for my business or event?

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What happens if my business ignores its requirement to properly license music?

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Why does my business or event need a license from AllTrack if I’m already paying other PROs (i.e. ASCAP and BMI)?

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Why does my business need a license to play music on its website or other digital application?

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How much does an AllTrack license cost?

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What are the advantages of the blanket license structure of an AllTrack license?

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My company operates in multiple lines of business and/or locations, do I need separate licenses for each?

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How is my business supporting ESG initiatives and accountable capitalism by obtaining an AllTrack license?

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What are some common examples of music uses by businesses that require an annual performance license?

Common examples of music uses that require a performance license include the following: streaming audio, streaming video and more...
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Written by Robert Clement. Updated over a week ago

Why do I need an AllTrack license to play music if I already subscribe to a music service?

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If I hire a band, musician or DJ to provide music at my business, shouldn't they obtain a license?

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Written by Robert Clement. Updated over a week ago

If I rent out rooms or banquet halls in my place of business, am I still responsible for music performances in those spaces?

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Written by Robert Clement. Updated over a week ago

Does my background music subscription come with an AllTrack license?

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What types of businesses require a performance license?

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Written by Robert Clement. Updated over a week ago

My business has operations in multiple countries, can I license all territories through AllTrack?

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Written by Chloe Dennet. Updated over a week ago

What if I have questions about whether I need a license or how to obtain one?

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Written by Robert Clement. Updated over a week ago