Music

Music Licensing in New Zealand

In New Zealand any businesses that play music that can be heard by their clients (public performance) are required to get permission of the copyright holders of the music to publically perform their music.  

The easiest way to obtain this permission from the sound recording owner is by having a PPNZ Public Performance Music Licence.

The good news for REPs registered professionals who use music with their clients, on an infrequent basis (4 or less classes/sessions a week), is that you are covered under a special licence REPs holds with PPNZ.

If you are REPs registered and hold 4 or less classes/sessions a week then you do not need to do anything further. 

If you are NOT REPs registered you can either become REPs Registered (click here) or you can follow the link below to simply obtain a Tariff D licence.

If you are REPs registered and also hold more than 4 classes/sessions a week you will require a Tariff D Licence. (www.fitnessnz.co.nz/music)

For full information on how to obtain a Tarrif D (or any other fitness related music licence) please visit www.fitnessnz.co.nz/music to download the Tarrif information sheet, the application for licensing and also access the frequently asked questions pages.