{"id":5893,"date":"2019-08-06T19:10:30","date_gmt":"2019-08-06T13:40:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/?p=5893"},"modified":"2021-03-24T17:56:57","modified_gmt":"2021-03-24T12:26:57","slug":"5-steps-to-get-music-license-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/5-steps-to-get-music-license-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Get Music License In India \u2013 5 Steps To Get Started"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">Nowadays, it is quite easy to get a music License in India. The two leading organizations that are providing Music License in India are PPL (Phonographic Performance Limited) and IPRS (The Indian Performing Right Societies) LTD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should obtain a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/music-license-from-ppl\" class=\"text-primary\">Music License<\/a><\/strong> if you want to use the copyrighted music for your work. You need to pay some royalty fees against that Copyrighted music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we will discuss the procedure of obtaining a Music License in India through IPRS Limited. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3aba7eba4fb\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" 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href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/5-steps-to-get-music-license-in-india\/#Benefits_of_Music_License_in_India\" title=\"Benefits\nof Music License in India\">Benefits\nof Music License in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/5-steps-to-get-music-license-in-india\/#Types_of_Music_Licenses_in_India\" title=\"Types\nof Music Licenses in India\">Types\nof Music Licenses in India<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/5-steps-to-get-music-license-in-india\/#Music_License_in_India_for_Public_Performance\" title=\"Music License in India for Public\nPerformance\">Music License in India for Public\nPerformance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/5-steps-to-get-music-license-in-india\/#Music_License_in_India_for_Television_and_Radio\" title=\"Music License in India for Television and\nRadio\">Music License in India for Television and\nRadio<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/5-steps-to-get-music-license-in-india\/#Music_License_in_India_for_Physical_Medium_StreamingOTT_Over_the_Top\" title=\"Music License in India for Physical Medium\/ Streaming\/OTT (Over the Top)\">Music License in India for Physical Medium\/ Streaming\/OTT (Over the Top)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/5-steps-to-get-music-license-in-india\/#Music_License_in_India_for_CRBT_Caller_Ring_Back_Tone_or_Ringtone\" title=\"Music License in India for CRBT (Caller\nRing Back Tone) or Ringtone\">Music License in India for CRBT (Caller\nRing Back Tone) or Ringtone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/5-steps-to-get-music-license-in-india\/#Music_License_in_India_for_Commercial_Purpose\" title=\"Music License in India for Commercial Purpose\">Music License in India for Commercial Purpose<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/5-steps-to-get-music-license-in-india\/#Licensing_forms_for_Music_License_in_India\" title=\"Licensing forms for Music License in\nIndia\">Licensing forms for Music License in\nIndia<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/5-steps-to-get-music-license-in-india\/#Procedure_for_obtaining_Music_License_in_India_through_IPRS\" title=\"Procedure\nfor obtaining Music License in India through IPRS\">Procedure\nfor obtaining Music License in India through IPRS<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/5-steps-to-get-music-license-in-india\/#FOR_BACKGROUND_MUSIC\" title=\"FOR BACKGROUND MUSIC\">FOR BACKGROUND MUSIC<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/5-steps-to-get-music-license-in-india\/#STEP-1_Selection_of_the_Music_License_category\" title=\"STEP-1 Selection of the Music License\ncategory\">STEP-1 Selection of the Music License\ncategory<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/5-steps-to-get-music-license-in-india\/#STEP-2_Create_Account\" title=\"STEP-2 Create Account\">STEP-2 Create Account<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/5-steps-to-get-music-license-in-india\/#STEP-3_Verification_of_contact_details\" title=\"STEP-3 Verification of contact details\">STEP-3 Verification of contact details<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/5-steps-to-get-music-license-in-india\/#STEP-4_Payment_of_Music_License_Fees\" title=\"STEP-4 Payment of Music License Fees\">STEP-4 Payment of Music License Fees<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/5-steps-to-get-music-license-in-india\/#STEP-5_Introduction_Letter_by_IPRS\" title=\"STEP-5 Introduction Letter by IPRS\">STEP-5 Introduction Letter by IPRS<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/5-steps-to-get-music-license-in-india\/#IN_CASE_OF_LIVE_PERFORMANCE_CATEGORY\" title=\"IN CASE OF LIVE PERFORMANCE CATEGORY\">IN CASE OF LIVE PERFORMANCE CATEGORY<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/5-steps-to-get-music-license-in-india\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_IPRS\"><\/span>What\nis IPRS?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iprs.org\/\">IPRS<\/a> (The Indian Performing Right Societies) Limited is an organization that permits all music users to use the copyrighted music and collect royalties against that copyrighted music. All IPRS members give this legitimacy to their customers. Thus, the fees received from IPRS customers will be distributed among all its members after deducting the administrative cost of IPRS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The administration and policies of the company are controlled by its Council of Directors, which is elected by its members at every General Meeting. There is an equal representation of authors and composers in every region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Chairman of Governing Council is Mr Javed Akhtar, an author member of the IPRS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_Music_License_in_India\"><\/span>Benefits\nof Music License in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are various benefits of obtaining a Music license in India. Let&#8217;s discuss some of its benefits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Music license helps the artists to use this as a platform for showing their talent to the world.<\/li><li>Music license helps in enhancing the popularity of the song or event of the artist.<\/li><li>As the creation of the artist will be copyrighted after obtaining this license, there will be no chance of stealing the creation of an artist.<\/li><li>The third-party can easily download or subscribes the creation with the name of the artist. Hence, it is a good earning source for an artist.<\/li><li>An artist can get a right to perform their work through public events or broadcasting.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Music_Licenses_in_India\"><\/span>Types\nof Music Licenses in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are various classifications under which one can get a music license in India. The categories defined under IPRS are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Music_License_in_India_for_Public_Performance\"><\/span>Music License in India for Public\nPerformance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Multiplex and Shopping Plaza, Arcades, IT,\nParks, etc.<\/li><li>Hotels, Guest rooms, lodges, resorts, holiday\nhomes, clubs and boarding and lodging premises.<\/li><li>Event performance at premises<\/li><li>Amusement park<\/li><li>Pubs and Disco<\/li><li>Malls<\/li><li>Restaurants, Dining rooms, bars, lounges, coffee\nhouses, cafes, and relatable premises.<\/li><li>Publications<\/li><li>Banquets halls and auditoriums<\/li><li>Sports<\/li><li>Service-oriented Premises<\/li><li>Waiting premises<\/li><li>Transportation services<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Music_License_in_India_for_Television_and_Radio\"><\/span>Music License in India for Television and\nRadio<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Community Radio Broadcast<\/li><li>Television broadcast through satellite<\/li><li>Radio broadcast<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Music_License_in_India_for_Physical_Medium_StreamingOTT_Over_the_Top\"><\/span>Music License in India for Physical Medium\/ Streaming\/OTT (Over the Top)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Non-Interactive <strong>Music streaming services<\/strong> on the Internet.<\/li><li>Interactive music Streaming services on the internet.<\/li><li>Karaoke service on the internet.<\/li><li>Utilization by Cinematography films on Electronic Digital Medium through download, renting, Streaming and sale and physical medium.<\/li><li>Utilization by Sound recording on Electronic Digital Medium through download and physical medium.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Music_License_in_India_for_CRBT_Caller_Ring_Back_Tone_or_Ringtone\"><\/span>Music License in India for CRBT (Caller\nRing Back Tone) or Ringtone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Utilization by Ring tone or caller back tone.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Music_License_in_India_for_Commercial_Purpose\"><\/span>Music License in India for Commercial Purpose<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Sound or Music in Advertisement, Corporate videos or audio and promotional videos.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Licensing_forms_for_Music_License_in_India\"><\/span>Licensing forms for Music License in\nIndia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Live performance<\/li><li>General Licensing form<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Procedure_for_obtaining_Music_License_in_India_through_IPRS\"><\/span>Procedure\nfor obtaining Music License in India through IPRS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FOR_BACKGROUND_MUSIC\"><\/span>FOR BACKGROUND MUSIC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"STEP-1_Selection_of_the_Music_License_category\"><\/span>STEP-1 Selection of the Music License\ncategory<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>There are various categories for music license as mentioned above, so, the applicant has to decide whether in which type he wants to get a music license in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"STEP-2_Create_Account\"><\/span>STEP-2 Create Account<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>After making the selection regarding the music license category, the applicant has to register himself or herself on the site of IPR by selecting the type of music. He can create his account by filling details of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Name<\/li><li>Address with State and PIN<\/li><li>Contact Number<\/li><li>E-mail ID<\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/gst-registration\" class=\"text-primary\">GST<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li>TIN<\/li><li>TAN<\/li><li>PAN<\/li><li>Password for Login<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"STEP-3_Verification_of_contact_details\"><\/span>STEP-3 Verification of contact details<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>After filling all the details, the candidate has to verify his phone number and E-Mail ID.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"STEP-4_Payment_of_Music_License_Fees\"><\/span>STEP-4 Payment of Music License Fees<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In the next step, the candidate has to agree with all terms and conditions and need to pay the requisite fees online for the applied category of the music license. The fees can be paid online through the HDFC portal. And after completing the payment, the online receipt will be sent to the applicant through SMS or E-Mail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"STEP-5_Introduction_Letter_by_IPRS\"><\/span>STEP-5 Introduction Letter by IPRS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the applicant paid the license fees, then the IPRS will send an Introduction Letter to the applicant. The Introduction letter implies that the applicant is registered in the database of the IPRS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IN_CASE_OF_LIVE_PERFORMANCE_CATEGORY\"><\/span>IN CASE OF LIVE PERFORMANCE CATEGORY<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the case of Live Performance, the applicant has to provide additional information for the Venue of the live performance event. The applicant can even add more venues. The venue will be created against that applicant for further use of any event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The following steps should be followed with respect to the venue:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Venue creation in case of the event is being held, but the venue is not created on the website.<\/li><li>Filling the details of venue form and submit it.<\/li><li>Venue selection from existing venue list<\/li><li>New venue for a new event<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The following steps should be followed with respect to event creation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Dates of the events or performance<\/li><li>Appropriate fee or tariff for the event will be displayed<\/li><li>Minimum ten songs performed at the event is mandatory<\/li><li>Enter the title of the song<\/li><li>Then, the applicant has to make a payment, as mentioned in the Background Music category.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, we concluded that without any Music License, no one could use the copyrighted music for their benefit. We&#8217;ve also discussed the various categories of this License offered by IPRS to all its customers. Before applying for any music license, be sure with the type of your application. The procedure for obtaining this license is not very straight-forward. Thus, the decision for hiring professionals would be appreciable to get a Music-License in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also, Read: <\/strong><mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/things-to-know-about-music-license-in-india\/\">Things to know about Music License in India<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nowadays, it is quite easy to get a music License in India. The two leading organizations that are providing Music License in India are PPL (Phonographic Performance Limited) and IPRS (The Indian Performing Right Societies) LTD. You should obtain a Music License if you want to use the copyrighted music for your work. 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