Business Music Licensing
in Australia

Do I have to pay for a music licence in Australia?

Yes. If your business plays music that can be heard by customers or staff, you are legally required to hold a public performance licence. This applies to every type of commercial venue — shops, cafes, restaurants, salons, gyms, offices, and more.

However, not all licences are the same. The traditional route is through OneMusic (APRA AMCOS + PPCA), which can cost hundreds or thousands of dollars per year — and that's just the licence. Music is extra.

Is Melodial's licence legal?

Yes. Melodial operates on a Direct Licensing model. We own or control the rights to every track in our catalogue internationally. This is fundamentally different from traditional "Collective Licensing" managed by organisations like OneMusic.

Because our music is not registered with OneMusic (APRA AMCOS + PPCA), they do not have the authority to collect fees on our behalf. When you subscribe to Melodial, we provide you with a direct licence to play our music commercially.

How is Melodial so much cheaper?

Traditional licensing involves multiple organisations, each taking a share: collecting societies, publishers, distributors, and administrators. These layers of intermediaries drive costs up.

Melodial cuts out every third party. We own or directly licence the music. We handle the technology. We issue the licence. One company, one subscription, one price. No middlemen, no annual audits, no variable fees based on venue size.

How do I play the music?

Melodial works on any device you already own. Stream via our web player on any laptop, desktop, or tablet. Download our mobile app for iOS and Android to control music from your phone. Connect to your venue's speakers via Bluetooth, AUX, or any standard audio output.

No special hardware required. Set up takes under 3 minutes.

What kind of music does Melodial have?

Our catalogue is curated specifically for commercial environments — retail, hospitality, wellness, and offices. Thousands of professionally produced tracks across 25+ genres including cafe acoustic, jazz, chill pop, lo-fi, ambient, upbeat dance, R&B, and more. No explicit lyrics. Ever.

Note: If your business requires Top 40 commercial hits (Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift, etc.), you will still need a licence from OneMusic. Melodial is the alternative for businesses that want great atmosphere without the premium cost of mainstream radio hits.

Can I listen before I commit?

Absolutely. Sign up for a 14-day free trial — no credit card or payment details required. Browse our full catalogue, stream playlists, and test it in your venue. Your trial includes a temporary Certificate of Compliance so you're covered from day one.