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Music in the cafe, bar, restaurant or other catering establishments is always played with a purpose. Playing music is increasing the number of customers and, consequently, the profit of the establishment.

Regardless how the music is used (live performance or by any technical devices (radio, TV, stereo, etc.), the licensing agreement shall be concluded.

Amount of author’s remuneration (royalties) is calculated in accordance with the Resolution of Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on January 18, 2003 № 72 “On approval of the minimum rates of remuneration (royalty) for the use of copyright and related rights”.

According to the resolution, the minimum rate of remuneration is as follows:

Public performance of works Royalty*
Musical compositions with or without lyrics (both in case of performing the compositions by artists and playing the records of compositions in locations with paid admission).
(Annex 1, paragraph 21)
4%
of the gross collection derived from ticket sales
Musical compositions with or without lyrics, literary works (both in case of performing the compositions by artists and playing the records of compositions in locations with paid admission).
(Annex 1, item 22)
1%
of the income derived from the activity, during which the use of the works,
and in the absence of such income
2.5%
of total expenditure on holding the event by organizer

* Interest rates (royalties) are charged as a percentage of gross collection coming from the sale of tickets for the public performance of one work or program, or income derived from the activity, in the course of which the use of the works, and in the absence of such income – total amount of the costs of the event, which takes place in the implementation of the use of literary and (or) art.

Notes:

In the case of alternate or simultaneous use of works of art and literature referred in paragraphs 16, 21, 22 and 25 the Annex, the minimum interest rate (royalties) are charged separately for each type of use of the product.
If a jukebox or karaoke system which is held by owner who doesn’t own the establishment is placed in the premises, the owner of the above said systems shall conclude the licensing agreement.

 

For contract or advice please refer to the following contacts:

Anna Silvestruk
Chief specialist of “small rights” users section

Tel.: (044)235-32-88
+38-067-506-4367
+38-063-833-1551

Chief Specialistof “small rights” users section
Teplyuk Natalia
Tel.: (044) 230-93-57
+38-067-506-4367
+38-067-833-1551