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Do I need any other licence?

Written by Press Officer on .

No. The IMRO Dual Music Licence combines both IMRO and PPI music copyrights into a single licence agreement. By law, businesses in Ireland that play music need two separate permissions:        

  • One for the public performance of musical works (on behalf of composers, songwriters, and music publishers), and ·       
  • One for the public performance of sound recordings (on behalf of record producers and performers).

Until recently, these licences were managed separately—IMRO handled the musical works licence, and PPI managed the sound recordings licence. However, since January 1st, 2016, both licences have been merged into the Dual Music Licence, which IMRO now administers, making it simpler and more convenient for your business.