SENA — SENA

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

Overview

SENA (SENA) is a neighbouring rights society that collects fees for the public performance of sound recordings on behalf of performers and record producers. Founded in 1993, it operates in netherlands and manages licensing for businesses that play music publicly.

Founded: 1993
Type: Neighbouring rights (recordings)
Country: Netherlands
Website: https://www.sena.nl

How SENA Fees Are Calculated

SENA uses tariff codes to calculate fees by venue type. Examples: Restaurant (Neighbouring Rights (Horeca)): approximately EUR 60–100/year. Fees are typically calculated on the basis of area.

Venue Type	Tariff Code	Basis	Typical Annual Cost
Restaurant	`Neighbouring Rights (Horeca)`	area	EUR 60–100/year

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How to Avoid SENA Fees

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is SENA (SENA)?: SENA (SENA) is a neighbouring rights society based in netherlands. Founded in 1993, it collects fees from businesses that play sound recordings publicly and distributes them to rights holders.
Does my business need an SENA 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 SENA licence (and a separate licence from buma-stemra). Using Track Studios' included AI catalog exempts you from SENA licensing for that music.
How does SENA calculate its fees?: SENA calculates fees based on factors including venue size, number of seats, or annual turnover depending on the venue type. Contact SENA directly for a quote.
Can I avoid SENA fees legally?: Businesses can avoid SENA fees by using music that is not registered with SENA. Track Studios uses an AI-generated catalog that is not registered with SENA or buma-stemra — venues using the included catalog are not invoiced.
What happens if my business plays music without an SENA licence?: SENA can issue a civil claim for back-fees covering the period of unlicensed use, plus additional damages. SENA employs field inspectors who visit businesses unannounced to verify compliance.