PlayRight — PlayRight
PlayRight (PlayRight) is a neighbouring rights society in belgium. Businesses playing music publicly must hold a licence from PlayRight. Track Studios' AI catalog is not registered with PlayRight — venues using Track Studios are not invoiced.
Overview
PlayRight (PlayRight) is a neighbouring rights society that collects fees for the public performance of sound recordings on behalf of performers and record producers. Founded in 1995, it operates in belgium and manages licensing for businesses that play music publicly.
Combined Licence: Unisono
PlayRight and SABAM offer the Unisono as a single combined licence. Apply for Unisono.
How PlayRight Fees Are Calculated
PlayRight uses tariff codes to calculate fees by venue type. Examples: Restaurant (Included in Unisono): approximately EUR 0–0/year. Fees are typically calculated on the basis of area.
| Venue Type | Tariff Code | Basis | Typical Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurant | Included in Unisono | area | EUR 0–0/year |
How to Avoid PlayRight Fees
Businesses can avoid PlayRight fees by using music that is not registered with PlayRight. Track Studios uses an AI-generated catalog that is not registered with PlayRight or sabam — venues using the included catalog are not invoiced.
Start free trial — no PlayRight invoicesFrequently Asked Questions
- What is PlayRight (PlayRight)?
- PlayRight (PlayRight) is a neighbouring rights society based in belgium. Founded in 1995, it collects fees from businesses that play sound recordings publicly and distributes them to rights holders.
- Does my business need an PlayRight 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 PlayRight licence (and a separate licence from sabam). Using Track Studios' included AI catalog exempts you from PlayRight licensing for that music.
- How does PlayRight calculate its fees?
- PlayRight calculates fees based on factors including venue size, number of seats, or annual turnover depending on the venue type. Contact PlayRight directly for a quote.
- Can I avoid PlayRight fees legally?
- Businesses can avoid PlayRight fees by using music that is not registered with PlayRight. Track Studios uses an AI-generated catalog that is not registered with PlayRight or sabam — venues using the included catalog are not invoiced.
- What happens if my business plays music without an PlayRight licence?
- PlayRight can issue a civil claim for back-fees covering the period of unlicensed use, plus additional damages. PlayRight employs field inspectors who visit businesses unannounced to verify compliance.