Music licensing

In New Zealand any businesse that plays music that can be heard by their clients (also known as public performance) are required to get permission of the copyright holder of the music to publically perform the music.

The easiest way to obtain this permission is by having a PPNZ Public Performance Music License. NB:The purchase of music (Itunes/CD/Tape/MP3) does not mean that you have the right to publically preform this music you still need a license.

for further information on PPNZ and Public Performance Licences please click here

Music Licensing Tariff Information Sheet UPDATED

Music Licencing Terms and Conditions

Music Licensing Frequently Asked Questions

Application for Public Performance License

Historical Information

Fitness NZ and PPNZ have been in negotiation since April 2010, reviewing a proposed new PPNZ music licensing scheme for fitness centres and related activities in New Zealand.

Below is an information sheet with some background information on music licensing for the fitness industry in New Zealand. As outlined in the background sheet, PPNZ are one of two bodies in New Zealand entitled to collect fees for the public performance of recorded music in fitness centres (the other body being APRA).

To see information on the background and dicussion documents for this process please view the documents below.

Quick Links / Key Initiatives

PT in the Park

Fitness Music Licensing

Joining Fitness NZ

2012 Road Show

Key Events and Organisations