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What are Performing Rights?

Written by Press Officer on .

Performing rights give music creators (composers, songwriters, and publishers) the right to be paid when their music is performed or played publicly. This includes live performances, radio broadcasts, TV, streaming, and even music played in shops, restaurants, or online platforms.

Key points:

  • A licence is required for anyone or any business playing music publicly.
  • Performing rights ensure that creators receive royalties whenever their music is used.

Organisations like IMRO manage these rights on behalf of creators, making it simple for businesses to stay legal.

👉 In short: performing rights let music creators get paid whenever their music is heard in public.