Music on TV, radio, and online
Using music on TV, radio, or online creates value for your audience. Whether it's on local or national TV, radio, podcasts, or websites, you need a music license, which you can obtain through Koda.
The rights holders of the music are entitled to compensation for the economic value their music provides. Different music licenses apply depending on how you use the music in your production.
Contact Koda to learn more about which music license best suits your needs.
Find your music license (in Danish)
How are you using music?
Online
This applies to situations like using music in podcasts, videos on your website, internet radio, streaming services, or streaming concerts and other events. The cost of your music license depends on factors such as how you use the music online.
See all online prices (in Danish)Radio
If you produce radio broadcasts with music, you need a music license. This applies whether it’s for national, regional, or local radio. You can get a license tailored to your specific needs. The cost depends on factors like content, audience reach, and revenue.
Send us an emailTV
If you broadcast news programs, series, documentaries, commercials, or other content with music on a TV channel, you need a music license – whether it’s for a local or national channel. The cost depends on factors such as the channel’s budget, its audience reach, and how the music is used.
Send us an emailWhere does your payment go?
With your music license, you compensate the musicians and artists who have created, composed, and recorded the music. This payment supports their work in producing music that adds value for everyone who listens – whether on TV, radio, or online.
Koda is a non-profit organization that forwards payments directly to the individual creators, both in Denmark and internationally. We have agreements with organizations worldwide, allowing us to also transfer payments from abroad to Danish rights holders.
You need a music license if you use music:
- on your website
- in a podcast
- on local radio
- on regional radio
- on nationwide radio
- on internet radio
- on local TV
- on nationwide TV
- for streaming – including streaming of concerts
- digital download
Obtain permission to use music online
When you use music online, you must obtain permission from the relevant rights holders and enter into an agreement for its use. There are different types of music rights, each managed by various organizations – but we're here to help you.
Using music online?