In Singapore, you need a licence to play music in your business. This is usually COMPASS & MRSS licences. Using your personal Spotify, Apple Music, or YouTube account is illegal and can result in fines.
Moodby works differently: the Moodby catalogue is royalty-free and does not require royalty payments. As a result, playing music from our catalogue does not require separate COMPASS and MRSS licences.
If you play any other music sources (radio, TV, personal Spotify/Apple Music/YouTube, external playlists, DJs/live acts), those sources may still require COMPASS/MRSS licences and/or other permissions.
Moodby works differently: the Moodby catalogue is royalty-free and does not require royalty payments. As a result, playing music from our catalogue does not require separate COMPASS and MRSS licences.
If you play any other music sources (radio, TV, personal Spotify/Apple Music/YouTube, external playlists, DJs/live acts), those sources may still require COMPASS/MRSS licences and/or other permissions.
Background music licensing
in
Singapore
Who needs a music licence?
Who needs a music licence?
*Our Tracks are considered as royalty-free and, to the extent permitted by applicable law, are not subject to statutory remuneration for performers or producers, mechanical reproduction royalties, public performance royalties, or any compulsory collective rights management obligations, except where expressly required by applicable laws.
Recording rights
Allows you to stream a specific sound recording of a song
Сovered by Moodby service
Publishing rights
Allows you to stream original compositions
Сovered by Moodby service
Public performance rights
Allows you to stream the song in a commercial environment
Not required*
Understanding performance rights can be complex. Moodby covers all the necessary rights for the music in our catalog, so you don’t have to think about it.
How Moodby simplifies music
licensing for business
Royalty-free music by Moodby
How it works
You pay an annual fee based on your business size, type, and how you use music.
One flat fee. No complex forms. You get a compliance certificate instantly.
You need this if
You play chart-topping hits, radio, TV, or host live cover bands.
You want a fixed-cost, simple solution to design unique venue's atmosphere.
What it is
A license that covers almost all commercial music (songs you hear on the radio).
As long as you play only Moodby music you don't have to obtain separate COMPASS/MRSS licences.
Compare and choose the best fit for your business
The traditional license
Compare and choose the best fit for your business
The traditional license
You need this if
You play chart-topping hits, radio, TV, or host live cover bands.
How it works
You pay an annual fee based on your business size, type, and how you use music.
What it is
A license that covers almost all commercial music (songs you hear on the radio).
Royalty-free music
by Moodby
How it works
One flat fee. No complex forms. You get a compliance certificate instantly
You need this if
You want a fixed-cost, simple solution and believe your venue's atmosphere should be unique, not just a random radio station.
What it is
An all-in-one subscription for music and licensing, designed to create the right ambiance.
Spotify is only for personal, non-commercial use. This means you can’t broadcast or play Spotify publicly from a business, such as bars, restaurants, schools, stores, salons, dance studios, radio stations, etc.
You may use the Services and Content only for personal, noncommercial purposes (except as set forth in the App Store Content section below or as otherwise specified by Apple).
You may access and use the Service as made available to you, as long as you comply with this Agreement and the law. You may view or listen to Content for your personal, non-commercial use.
Why your personal streaming
services won’t protect your business
Your step-by-step plan to compliance
Define music
your goal
Do you need chart-topping hits, or is a perfect ambiance enough?
Сhoose Moodby
If you choose Moodby, start a plan for your venue. Use Moodby app for music during business hours.
Download your certificate
Download your certificate to get your proof of license instantly in your account.
Official Resources
For reference, here are the official resources from the copyright societies in Singapore. Moodby is not affiliated with any of these organizations.
COMPASS
FAQ
For music in the Moodby catalog: NO. If you play any other music (radio, TV, Spotify), you will still need COMPASS & MRSS licenses for those sources.
If your venue plays only music from the Moodby catalogue (and no other music sources), you generally shouldn’t need public performance licences for your music playback. To update or cancel any existing licences, confirm the process directly with COMPASS & MRSS.
It varies by your business type, size, and music use. Check their website for a fee estimate.
Yes. Music from the Moodby catalogue is royalty-free and cleared for business use, and it does not require royalty payments. We provide a compliance certificate as proof for your records.
If customers can hear it, it’s considered a public performance and requires a license.