Do you need to get permission to use cds as background music in a restaurant?

Question

If so, who does one need to contact for that?

Answer 1

We play a heap of different cd's at the restaurant where i work, you don't need permission unless its for seliing the music..

Answer 2

I hope this helps.

Most background music services have made contractual arrangements with performing rights organizations and already have the necessary licenses in place. In such cases, you do not need a separate BMI Music License. Unfortunately however, background music services do not provide BMI with lists of their customers to cross check and even though you may have an agreement with a background music service, their agreement with BMI does not cover you for the following situations:

* You play your own mix of recorded music; that is, music not supplied by a background music service;
* You provide live music or Karaoke as entertainment, or allow dancing to the music programming provided by your service, etc.
* You charge an admission fee or drink minimum;
* You utilize the audio portion of the commercial television programming, that is often bundled or included with the background music service, and is not considered exempt under current law.

Answer 3

I dont believe you have to have a contract because you are not distributing it. I think the contract only applys to those that sell cds