Live music, concerts, and DJ events
Festival or festivities at the office? When planning events with live music or a DJ, music plays a crucial role. Music is protected by copyright law, and therefore concerts and events with live music or a DJ require a music license.
The organizer is responsible for the music license
A music license is required for all concerts or events featuring live music or a DJ. Your music license covers both the live performance you have booked and the background music played before, during, and after the event.
The organizer must secure the music license (in Danish) no later than 10 days after the event or concert. Once you have reported your event to Koda, we will forward the money to the musicians who have written and composed the music.
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Report events within 10 days
The event organizer is always responsible for securing the music license. The cost depends on the event type, ticket sales, and attendance. You are required to report the concert to Koda no later than 10 days after the event, so that we can distribute the royalties to the music creators.
Report concert in 2 minutes (in Danish)More events throughout the year
You can choose a one-time music license or an automatically renewing subscription-based license. This option eliminates the need to report each individual concert or event. Pricing is based on factors such as the number of events, the music type, guest count, and ticket revenue.
Contact customer service by emailLive music at Restaurants, Cafés, and Bars
If you host concerts, live music performances, or DJ events at your restaurant, café, or bar, a special music license is required. We can provide a customized license that fits your needs. Reach out to us with details about your upcoming events.
Contact customer service by emailFair compensation for music creators
Songwriters, producers, and composers are just a few of the talents behind live music. Often, it's not the performing artist who has created the music. Anyone who has contributed to its creation deserves to be compensated when their music is played publicly – and that’s where Koda steps in, ensuring payment to the creators.
Your fee to the artist is their salary for performing. And with your Koda music license you're financial supporting everyone involved in creating the music. This way, you contribute to ensuring fair compensation for the creators behind new music.
How does Koda distribute the payments?
Every month, Koda distributes payments to our members who have contributed to the musical works performed at concerts and festivals. The payment amount depends on where the artist performs or where the music is played.
Concerts: Payment is determined by factors such as concert duration, the length of the musical piece, and the member's contribution to the work. Ticket sales also play a role in determining the payment.
Festivals: At major festivals like Roskilde Festival, Smukfest, and Northside, payments vary depending on the stage where the artist performs. We adjust the payment based on factors like stage size and audience capacity, ensuring larger events with bigger crowds are properly accounted for.
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