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The staff use their own radio – Does the company still need a licence?

Written by Press Officer on .

Yes. Under Section 37(2) of the Copyright and Related Rights Act 2000, the copyright owner’s permission is required for any public performance of their work.

When staff use their own radios in the workplace, the employer is effectively authorising the public performance of music on the business premises. Therefore, you must hold an IMRO Dual Music Licence to legally cover the use of music, regardless of who owns the device.