Entertainment & Events

Entertainment venues including nightclubs, cinemas, theatres, and event spaces typically have the most complex licensing arrangements, often requiring both background music licences and live performance licences. This category is outside Track Studios' primary market (which focuses on background music for 24/7 commercial use).

Venue Types in the Entertainment & Events Industry

Music Licensing for Entertainment & Events

Businesses in the entertainment & events industry playing recorded music in public-facing spaces must hold licences from the relevant collecting societies in their country. The exact organisations and fees depend on the country of operation and the specific venue type.

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Royalty-Free Music for Entertainment & Events

Track Studios provides business music with an AI-generated catalog not registered with any collecting society. Entertainment & Events businesses using the included catalog are not invoiced by STIM, GEMA, PRS, ASCAP, BMI, or other PROs.

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Last reviewed: 2026-07-01