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Is licence required if only watching news?

Written by Press Officer on .

Yes, you do. An IMRO Dual Music Licence is required whenever you use a TV or radio in a public or business setting, even if you’re only watching or listening to news channels like Sky News or BBC News.

This is because copyright music is often included in these broadcasts—whether in the programme’s theme music, background music during reports, or in advertisements aired on the channel. To use this music legally, your business must hold the appropriate licence.