The using process of recorded music in the public is prescribed by the legislation and under these requirements, it is required to have authorization (legal permission) on behalf of each rightholder in order to play recorded music in public. Under the laws, the users are may vary from bars, nightclubs, shops, hotels to offices, factories, gyms, schools, universities, TV, radio, local authorities and so on.
RAYS as the official representative of thousands of rightsholders both Azerbaijani and international is able to provide required authorization on their behalf to users that helps you to save time and do not negotiate with thousands performances and other rightsholders directly.
When you need an authorization?
Broadcasting music on TV
If you TV holder and you use recorded music in your TV broadcast, you will need an authorization issued by RAYS
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Broadcasting music on the radio
If the recorded music is part of your radio broadcast, it is required to receive an authorization provided by RAYS
If service companies such as beauty salons, gyms, bus companies and other service companies, it is required to receive an authorization provided by RAYS
If you are playing recorded music in a place, where there are a significant number of people who do not belong to the usual family circle, you will need an authorization issued by RAYS.