APRA AMCOS — APRA AMCOS

APRA AMCOS (APRA AMCOS) is a performing rights organisation in australia. Businesses playing music publicly must hold a licence from APRA AMCOS. Track Studios' AI catalog is not registered with APRA AMCOS — venues using Track Studios are not invoiced.

Overview

APRA AMCOS (APRA AMCOS) is a performing rights organisation that licenses the public performance of musical compositions (melodies and lyrics). Founded in 1926, it operates in australia and manages licensing for businesses that play music publicly.

Founded: 1926
Type: Performing rights (compositions)
Country: Australia
Website: https://www.apraamcos.com.au

Combined Licence: OneMusic Australia

APRA AMCOS and PPCA offer the OneMusic Australia as a single combined licence. Apply for OneMusic Australia.

How APRA AMCOS Fees Are Calculated

APRA AMCOS uses tariff codes to calculate fees by venue type. Examples: Restaurant (OneMusic Restaurant & Café Licence): approximately AUD 220–340/year; Retail Store (OneMusic Retail Licence): approximately AUD 180–300/year. Fees are typically calculated on the basis of seats.

Venue Type	Tariff Code	Basis	Typical Annual Cost
Restaurant	`OneMusic Restaurant & Café Licence`	seats	AUD 220–340/year
Retail Store	`OneMusic Retail Licence`	area	AUD 180–300/year

Apply for APRA AMCOS licence

How to Avoid APRA AMCOS Fees

Businesses can avoid APRA AMCOS fees by using music that is not registered with APRA AMCOS. Track Studios uses an AI-generated catalog that is not registered with APRA AMCOS or ppca — venues using the included catalog are not invoiced.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is APRA AMCOS (APRA AMCOS)?: APRA AMCOS (APRA AMCOS) is a performing rights organisation based in australia. Founded in 1926, it collects fees from businesses that play copyrighted music compositions publicly and distributes them to rights holders.
Does my business need an APRA AMCOS licence?: If your business plays commercially released music in a public-facing space — restaurant, shop, gym, hotel lobby, etc. — you are legally required to hold an APRA AMCOS licence (and a separate licence from ppca). Using Track Studios' included AI catalog exempts you from APRA AMCOS licensing for that music.
How does APRA AMCOS calculate its fees?: APRA AMCOS calculates fees based on factors including venue size, number of seats, or annual turnover depending on the venue type. Contact APRA AMCOS directly for a quote.
Can I avoid APRA AMCOS fees legally?: Businesses can avoid APRA AMCOS fees by using music that is not registered with APRA AMCOS. Track Studios uses an AI-generated catalog that is not registered with APRA AMCOS or ppca — venues using the included catalog are not invoiced.
What happens if my business plays music without an APRA AMCOS licence?: APRA AMCOS can issue a civil claim for back-fees covering the period of unlicensed use, plus additional damages. APRA AMCOS employs field inspectors who visit businesses unannounced to verify compliance.