Fact Sheets

Karaoke Checklist

IF YOU A KARAOKE DISC MANUFACTURER:

• Do you have a reproduction licence from AMCOS? For more information contact APRA AMCOS.

IF YOU A KARAOKE JOCKEY (KJ):

• Are you using legitimate karaoke music – not burnt copies or illegal MP3s? 
• If you have “backed up” your original karaoke discs into another format or onto your computer, do you have permission from the manufacturer and an AMCOS reproduction licence? For more information contact APRA AMCOS and the manufacturer themselves, whose details should be on the karaoke disc.
• If you are doing a karaoke gig at a venue that does not normally require a licence (such as a school hall or party) do you have a public performance licence from OneMusic Australia? For more information contact OneMusic Australia.
• If you are playing music between sets at a venue that does not normally require a licence (such as a school hall or party), do you have a public performance licence from OneMusic Australia?

IF YOU ARE A VENUE THAT HOSTS KARAOKE:

• Is the KJ using legitimate karaoke music – not burnt copies or illegal MP3s?
• Do you have a public performance licence from OneMusic Australia? For more information contact OneMusic Australia.
• If the KJ is playing music between sets or you otherwise play music in your premises, do you have a public performance licence from OneMusic Australia?

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