What is Music License? | How to Get Music License? | Procedure | Documents - Swarit Advisors
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Date: 2021-09-13

A #MusicLicense is recommended for businesses who wish to play music in public or commercial premises or commercial establishments. Music soothes and heals the tired soul. It acts as a great stress buster. However, many of us are still unaware that every establishment or an individual who wishes to use any pre-recorded music for some non-personal reasons first obtain a Music License.

Hence, playing music in different public places, whether it is a Bar, Café, Restaurant, Hotel, Pub, or other places, needs consent in the form of a Music License. Acquiring Music License is compulsory for these places before they start to play, perform, etc., at public places. 

Who needs a Music License?

Any person willing to play pre-recorded music in their hotel or any such premises must obtain a Music License to avoid any forfeit. Further, the business unit can be any Restaurant, Events, Cinema Halls, Hotels, Pubs, Malls, Sports Events, Product Launches, Aircraft, or any other such place where music is played.

A business should obtain #IRPSLicense if it is engaged in any of the following listed activities:
• Band performances
• Public performances
• Singers performing at your business

Procedure to Obtain Music License in India

Select the Category
The first and foremost step is to choose the category for the music license.   
 
Select the Type of License
Now, the applicant must create an online account on the official website of the #IPR (Intellectual Property Rights). Start with opting for the type of license and then complete all the required details.
 
Verification of the Application
Once the application form is duly complete, the online check takes place with the help of mobile OTP verification.

Payment of Fees
After verification gets over, the applicant is required to pay the prescribed government fee by using online payment gateways. 

Issuance of Introduction Letter
After the successful registration, Indian Performing Right Societies issues an “Introduction Letter” to the concerned applicant. This letter indicates that the registration of the applicant is complete with the #IPRS database.

How to obtain Music License for Live #Performance?

Step 1- Submit the venue form by completing it. 
Step 2- Select the venue from the existing venue list. 
Step 3- Mention the date of the live performance event. 
Step 4- Pay the fees, as prescribed in the background music category.

Documents Required for Music License 

• Personal details such as the Address, Name, Nationality
• PAN Card
• GST Registration certificate
• Details concerning the business
• Other documents 

What is the #Penalty Prescribed for not obtaining a Music License?

Restaurants that are willing to either hold a Live Performance or want to play a pre-recorded music of any kind are required to obtain a Music License. In addition to this, any business that did not get itself registered with the respective #CopyrightSociety or is indulged in doing any activity defined in Section 51are liable for a punishment prescribed under Section 63 and 63A of the Copyright Act.
 
As per Section 63-
The offender is liable to pay a fine of not less than Rs 50,000; the same may extend up to Rs. 2 Lakh.
In severe cases, it can also lead to #imprisonment for six months, which can extend up to three years.

As per Section 63A-
In severe cases, it can also lead to imprisonment for one year, which may extend further to three years and,
The offender is liable to pay a fine of not less than Rs 1 Lakh, which may extend to Rs. 2 lakh.

The Final Words      
      
You can bank upon us as we have got the field experts who will draft the application for a music license and assist you with the documentation and expert consultation. 

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