Music Users
Licences, Permits and Other Forms
Digital Media & Services
Download ApplicationThe digital environment has established itself as a source of revenue and advertising opportunity for online businesses and services. The different channels whereby musical works have been used and exploited digitally include: digital downloads of full-track songs; on-demand streaming; mobile ringing tones; and internet radio stations.
The Copyright Act of Singapore imposes certain obligations regarding the use, exploitation, transmission and communication of musical works in the On-Line and Mobile Delivery environments. With the continuous evolution of the Internet and the rapid growth of such services, the New Media Department of COMPASS has been developed to manage the copyrights in the digital world.
It is a requisite for content providers, operators and online music users to seek approval and obtain a Licence from us.
| Category | Cost |
| 1. Background Music on Website | Up to 10 songs per year – S$1,000 per year Up to 50 songs per year – S$5,000 per year More than 50 songs per year – S$10,000 per year |
| 2. Digital Services that involve Reproduction (Downloads)1 AND Streaming of musical works over consumers’ devices (Computers, Tablets, Phones, etc.)2 | 8% of gross revenue subject to a minimum upfront fee of S$25,000 per year |
| 3. Digital Services that involve Streaming3 of Musical Works over Consumers’ Devices (Computer, Tablets, Phones, etc.) | 6.25% of gross revenue subject to a minimum upfront fee of S$25,000 per year |
| 4.Wedding Photography / Videography Montage | |
| a. For Service Providers: | |
| Showcasing of montage portfolios on Website2 | Up to 10 song per year – S$1,000 per year |
| Showcasing of montage portfolios on Website2 and performances of montage in public venues (Eg: Hotels, Restaurants, etc.) as specified by clients | S$1,800 per year for up to 10 songs for the website |
| b. For Individuals: | |
| Performance of montage in public venues (Eg: Hotels, Restaurants, etc.) | Kindly refer to Permit for more information |
| 5. Other Digital Services | Kindly contact us at licence@compass.org.sg or 6323-6630 for more information |
1 Specifically administered by COMPASS
2 Subject to Reproduction clearance with other rights holders whose musical compositions are not administered by COMPASS
3 Temporary copy at consumers’ devices for the purpose of streaming are not subjected to Reproduction Clearance. (Under Copyright Act of Singapore, Law Section 38A) Note: Streaming shall refer to the Right of Communication to the Public
For the list of licensed Photographers / Videographers, please click here.