ART OF BACKGROUND MUSIC
If you run a business in the Netherlands and plan to play music, you may need two types of licenses. Music licenses in the Netherlands are administered by two organizations: BumaStemra and Sena.
BumaStemra: This organization ensures that composers, lyricists and publishers are paid when their copyrighted music is used.
Sena: Sena manages neighboring rights and ensures that artists, session musicians and producers are compensated for their contributions.
How do you obtain a license in the Netherlands?
Obtaining the right music license in the Netherlands is easy. My License is a platform created by SCAN (Service Centrum Auteurs- en Naburige rechten) and offers an all-in-one solution for all your licensing needs. You can apply for a license, request a quote and manage existing licenses through their website.
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Businesses need three different permissions to legally play music in their physical location:
Public performance rights.
This gives permission to play the song in a public setting.
Publishing rights
This covers the right to use the original composition and compensates the lyricists and composers.
Recording rights
This covers the right to use a specific recording of a song and compensates the
performing artist.
