OneMusic Australia

03/06/2026

MYTH: "OneMusic won’t know what music I’m playing in my business."

FACT: OneMusic uses a range of data sources to understand what music is being played across different types of businesses.

In some participating businesses, plug‑in music recognition devices such as Audoo Audio Meters are installed. These devices recognise music being played and ‘fingerprint’ song identification data (not audio recordings), which is reported to APRA AMCOS and PPCA and used alongside other information to help inform royalty distributions. APRA AMCOS and PPCA are the music rights organisations behind the OneMusic joint music licensing initiative.

For most businesses (outside of specific events), licence fees are not based on tracking every individual song played. Instead, fees are typically calculated using representative samples and factors such as business type (for example, café, retail or gym), venue size, whether music is live or recorded, audience or seating capacity and other measures.

To ensure the administration of music rights management remains cost-effective, organisations like APRA AMCOS often distribute royalties using reasonable approximation methods, rather than requiring exact tracking of every song in every location. This is consistent with global copyright practice.

To do this, APRA AMCOS uses information from a wide range of sources, including radio, TV broadcast, box office reports, digital streaming and download data, background music supplier reports, performance reports from live events and more. Together, this data helps ensure licence fees are distributed as fairly and accurately as possible to the rights holders whose music is being used.

Find out more: https://onemusic.com.au/news/myth-busting-onemusic?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=social_mythb_2

28/05/2026

We were proud to be part of the Hospitality NT 2026 Awards for Excellence at the stunning Darwin Ski Club NTWSA 🎉

OneMusic was honoured to present the award for Best Live Music Venue to Mayberry — a well-deserved win celebrating outstanding support for live music and the artists behind it.

Until next year!

08/05/2026

MYTH: "Factories, offices and worksites don’t need permission or a licence to play music."

FACT: If a workplace plays music that is protected by copyright, permission from the copyright owners is required. This permission is typically obtained through a music licence.

Music is generally considered “in the workplace” when it is played for staff in areas such as offices, factories, worksites, staff lunchrooms or recreation areas, back docks, factory floors, or company gyms.

Many businesses assume music played for staff is private or domestic use, but this is generally not the case. Playing music for employees in a workplace – whatever the source of the music – is generally considered a public performance under copyright law and requires permission if the music is protected by copyright.

The Music in the Workplace licence is designed for businesses that make music audible to staff via speakers, radio, or music from computers and other devices. This may include music played in staff-only areas as well as at certain company events (such as office gatherings or end of year functions), and during company activities like training sessions, meetings and presentations.

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05/05/2026

Retailers are really into their contemporary pop chart toppers. Keeping up with the trends in more ways than one, what’s hot right now is hot in stores!

How do we know this? Reporting on every song played in a store fitted with an Audoohq Audio Meter!

Find out more on how it works: https://onemusic.com.au/news/onemusic-recognises-the-music-with-audoo/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=audoo_social_campaign

04/05/2026

Alex from Escape Hair in Newtown knows that copyright protected music played instore requires permission or a licence - whether that music is being played from a radio, music streaming service like Spotify, downloaded, or a physical format. Support the creators of the music you play, just like you do with any other service providers.

Want to know more about licensing for your business? Head to https://onemusic.com.au/

30/04/2026

Huge congratulations to our 2026 Licensee of the Year, Marrickville's The Bob Hawke Beer & Leisure Centre! 🥳🏆

🏆 2026 OneMusic Licensee of the Year 🏆

This award recognises outstanding music citizenship — and this year it goes to the iconic Bob Hawke Beer & Leisure Centre in Marrickville.

From its gloriously retro ’80s vibe and Lucky Prawn dining experience, to Richie Benaud commentary in the bathrooms, top‑tier merch and classic Countdown always on rotation, this venue is an absolute joy.

Cheers to the passionate OneMusic ambassadors 🍻✨

21/04/2026

That’s our Regional Victoria roadshow, wrapped! 🎶🚗

Our Licensing Manager, Sarah, had a busy and rewarding week meeting with local businesses, councils and media across Mildura, Swan Hill, Wangaratta and Echuca.

It was a fantastic opportunity to put faces to names and share insights into music licensing and how it supports businesses in their communities.

A big thank you to everyone who took the time to meet with Sarah — we loved connecting with you!

07/04/2026

A reminder that we are visiting Regional Victoria on our roadshow next week! We will be hitting Echuca, Swan Hill, Mildura, and Wangaratta 13-17 April if you'd like to have a chat to our representative Sarah on any music licensing questions you may have.

OneMusic will be in the region at the below times for info sessions:

Walk‑in Info Sessions

14 April — 10–11am, Mildura Library
17 April — 10–11am, Wangaratta Library

More information: https://onemusic.com.au/news/regional-victorian-businesses-get-in-tune-with-onemusics-licensing-roadshow

07/04/2026

Restaurants, cafes and takeaway hospitality are loving a mix of chill music and upbeat pop. Dependent on time of day, relaxing music with a ‘chill’ vibe is perfect for morning, when people are still waking up with their coffee!

More intense and upbeat pop is suited to the afternoons and evenings when customers are more likely to want to let their hair down.

How do we know this? Reporting on every song played in a business fitted with an Audoohq Audio Meter!

Find out more on how it works: https://onemusic.com.au/news/onemusic-recognises-the-music-with-audoo/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=audoo_social_campaign

*statistics pulled from reporting between 01/11/2024-31/03/2025.