Gramo — Gramo

Gramo (Gramo) is a neighbouring rights society in norway. Businesses playing music publicly must hold a licence from Gramo. Track Studios' AI catalog is not registered with Gramo — venues using Track Studios are not invoiced.

Overview

Gramo (Gramo) is a neighbouring rights society that collects fees for the public performance of sound recordings on behalf of performers and record producers. Founded in 1989, it operates in norway and manages licensing for businesses that play music publicly.

Founded: 1989
Type: Neighbouring rights (recordings)
Country: Norway
Website: https://www.gramo.no

How Gramo Fees Are Calculated

Gramo uses tariff codes to calculate fees by venue type. Examples: Restaurant (Included in joint TONO/Gramo invoice): approximately NOK 0–0/year. Fees are typically calculated on the basis of seats.

Venue Type	Tariff Code	Basis	Typical Annual Cost
Restaurant	`Included in joint TONO/Gramo invoice`	seats	NOK 0–0/year

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How to Avoid Gramo Fees

Businesses can avoid Gramo fees by using music that is not registered with Gramo. Track Studios uses an AI-generated catalog that is not registered with Gramo or tono — venues using the included catalog are not invoiced.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gramo (Gramo)?: Gramo (Gramo) is a neighbouring rights society based in norway. Founded in 1989, it collects fees from businesses that play sound recordings publicly and distributes them to rights holders.
Does my business need an Gramo licence?: If your business plays commercially released music in a public-facing space — restaurant, shop, gym, hotel lobby, etc. — you are legally required to hold an Gramo licence (and a separate licence from tono). Using Track Studios' included AI catalog exempts you from Gramo licensing for that music.
How does Gramo calculate its fees?: Gramo calculates fees based on factors including venue size, number of seats, or annual turnover depending on the venue type. Contact Gramo directly for a quote.
Can I avoid Gramo fees legally?: Businesses can avoid Gramo fees by using music that is not registered with Gramo. Track Studios uses an AI-generated catalog that is not registered with Gramo or tono — venues using the included catalog are not invoiced.
What happens if my business plays music without an Gramo licence?: Gramo can issue a civil claim for back-fees covering the period of unlicensed use, plus additional damages. Gramo employs field inspectors who visit businesses unannounced to verify compliance.