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Broadcasters are one of APRA’s and AMCOS’s main user groups. They not only broadcast music, they also reproduce it on a regular basis, and as such usually require two types of licences to cover these different uses.
APRA broadcast licences authorise the broadcast of all works in our repertoire on the broadcaster’s service. In return for the licence, broadcasters pay a licence fee and usually need to provide us with music returns and cue sheets to identify the music they have broadcast.
AMCOS reproduction licences authorise the reproduction of music in certain circumstances. For example, theses licences do not cover the use of commissioned works. There are also limitations on the use of commercially released music (e.g. under the licence, commercially released music cannot be reproduced in an advertisement ).
APRA broadcast and AMCOS reproduction licences are tailored according to the type of broadcaster.
Contact Guide for obtaining a Licence to Broadcast or Reproduce Musical Works >> (pdf)
To find out more about the licences, click on the user group relevant to you:
Radio
Commercial Broadcasters
Community Broadcasters
Narrowcasters
Television
Commercial Broadcasters -
Commercial television services include the Seven, Nine and Ten networks and local services such as Imparja in the Northern Territory , and GWN in WA. We offer both broadcast and reproduction licences to commercial television stations.
Community Broadcasters -
Community broadcasting services are provided for community services and are not operated for profit or as part of a profit-making enterprise. We offer both broadcast and reproduction licences to community television stations.
Pay TV
ABC & SBS -
The ABC and SBS have separate broadcast and reproduction licences authorising the use of music on their radio and television services.
More information
If you would like more information or have any queries, please contact the Broadcast Services Department. Tel: 02 9935 7900. Email: bcast@apra.com.au
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