Find information about licences and the use of music

Reproduction licence, daily

The licence covers recording of the music for 24 hours at a single, one-time event. The licence also covers the right to use music, obtained from online music stores intended for private use, to be used publicly, contrary to the terms and conditions of the purchase

Interval music in the restaurant

The interval music in the restaurant licence covers the public performance of phonogram music in-between the pauses of live music performances.

GT Musiikkiluvat Oy

Established in 2016, GT Musiikkiluvat Oy is a joint venture founded by the Finnish copyright organisations Gramex and Teosto. We handle the sales, marketing and billing of background music licences, as well as provide customer service and support.

Getting a licence

Music is a simple and effective way to set an atmosphere for your restaurant, shop or salon. When you buy a music licence, you can be sure you are using music legally and that the music authors and artists get compensated for their work.

Music streaming services for businesses in Finland

Music is one of the simplest and most effective ways of building an atmosphere for your business. Whether you want to entertain your customers in your restaurant, set a relaxing mood in your salon or boost sales in your store, selecting the right kind of background music makes a big difference.

What is a music licence?

Music creates an atmosphere, entertains your customers and boosts your business. By buying a music licence, you can use the music your customers love and make sure that the musicians are compensated for their work.

Background music in a sports hall

The background music in a sports hall licence covers the public performance of background music in a sports hall during a sports event.

Background music outdoors

The background music outdoors licence covers the public performance of background music through outdoor loudspeakers in use by the company.

Background music in a taxi

Playing radio in a taxi requires a music licence. A music licence enables the use of background music – and guarantees that music authors and performing artists get the compensation they deserve for their work.

Background music in inland and coastal transport vessels

The background music in inland and coastal transport vessels licence covers the performance of background music from a phonogram in vessels engaged in route or cruise operations in Finland.