Music licensing in United States

Do I need an additional licence?

No — it is included

SoundMachine's subscription includes public-performance licensing in United States for background music played through SoundMachine. You don't need a separate licence from the organisations below for that music.

Licensing organisations

• ASCAP — compositions (its own repertoire)
• BMI — compositions (its own repertoire)
• SESAC — compositions (its own repertoire)
• Global Music Rights (GMR) — compositions (its own repertoire)

What SoundMachine covers

SoundMachine holds the licences above for the music it streams to your business. Read SoundMachine's licensing information.

No music service's licence covers DJs, live bands, karaoke or music from other sources such as radio, TV or CDs.

Steps

1. Start SoundMachine — a free trial is available.
2. Set up SoundMachine in MZAP.

Questions about licensing

We can't advise on music licensing. SoundMachine's support team can point you to the right licensing authorities: [email protected] or the SoundMachine contact page.

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This page is general guidance, not legal advice, and we cannot guarantee it is complete or up to date. Your business is solely responsible for holding the licences it needs. Last checked: 2026-10-26.