Music Licensing
Examples of Illegal Activity for non-licensed music
Here are a few examples when music is played in a business that would be considered an illegal act and is subject to copyright law. Playing music in the lobby: Playing music in a lobby that reflects your brand is a smart way to help your customers ...
Is it possible to use Steady Brand music program on my telephone music on hold system?
Yes. Steady Brand pays the music licensing fees on your behalf so your customers can listen to music and your messages while they are on hold.
Business and Venue that Steady Brand's music licensing does NOT cover.
Steady Brand's music service only covers licensing agreements for Steady Brand products and not other music sources. There are certain uses in which our music is no longer considered to be "background" music and our licensing does not cover the ...
Is Usage at Bars or Music Venues that Charge Admission Allowed?
Steady Brand music licensing does not cover background music being provided for events where an admission fee is charged. An exception is where background music is used in a reception area or entryway of an event which is separate from the viewing or ...
What about Rock Climbing Gyms, Trampoline Parks, or Other Physical Activity Businesses?
These type of business are covered under our background agreement, as long as music is not the main focus and there is no activity to the music. Qualifying the location would be where the movement is not dependent upon the music and there are ...
Does Steady Brand's Music Service Allow Use at Gyms or Fitness Businesses?
Steady Brand's background music can only be used in general areas of the gym or fitness center, and cannot be used for instructional or group exercise such as an aerobic class.
What Does Steady Brand Licensing Cover?
Steady Brand background music service covers your licensing fees with SOCAN, SESAC, GMR, BMI, and ASCAP only for Steady Brand source devices. ASCAP is a membership association of more than 800,000 songwriters, composers and music publishers. They ...