Rockbot believes artists and songwriters deserve fair compensation for their creations that we all enjoy hearing at our favorite businesses’ locations, in compliance with copyright law. As a business using Rockbot as its sole music provider, your licensing is covered for ASCAP, BMI, SESAC & GMR.
If any of these performing rights organizations (PROs) contact you requesting payment, please inform them that you are covered via Rockbot as your background music provider. Learn More.
NOTE: Rockbot’s license coverage is limited to music played through Rockbot’s standard background music service. Rockbot’s licensing for our customers does not cover any other type of music use, such as live performers, DJs, playing records, mobile devices, or any other music services. Some customers, including fitness businesses offering instructed classes, may be subject to additional licensing requirements. Learn More.
Can I play music in our facility using a personal music player or service?
No, Rockbot only covers the licensing for music played via our service. If you plug in a personal music player or play CDs from a personal collection on your business’s sound system, you are required by law to obtain copyright licenses for that music usage from rightsholders including performing rights organizations (PROs).
Do you cover the music licensing fees if we use a DJ or live music?
No, Rockbot only covers the licensing for music played via our service. Your business must license the required music rights from the performing rights organizations (PROs) directly if your establishment features live music or DJs. A sample ASCAP license for bars and restaurants may be found here. In addition to ASCAP, utilizing live music or DJ services requires paying BMI, SESAC & GMR, which have similar fee structures.
Do you cover the music licensing fees if we have karaoke?
No, Rockbot and other background music services do not include coverage for karaoke. If you are using a karaoke service, be sure to confirm their licensing includes public performance rights.
My question is not covered by the items above.
Email us at support@rockbot.com or file a support ticket here at support.rockbot.com. We’ll be happy to review your specific case and help answer your questions.