Unlogged Background Music
Shops, hair salons, food service establishments, staff canteens, exercise centres, hotels, aircraft, buses, boats/ferries, sporting events and other establishments that pay for a licence but do not have to submit music reports to STIM.
Listed as Distribution Category 09 in the royalty statement from STIM.
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Where does the money come from? |
The royalties are paid by a large number of STIM's customers who use music, but run a business where music is not the most important element. |
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How is the music reported? |
No music reports are submitted by these customers. |
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How is the money distributed? |
Money is paid in the form of "analogy royalties". The details of this analogy can be found here. |
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When is the money paid? |
Twice a year (June and December). |
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How can I file a claim/complaint? |
Complaints cannot be filed for distribution categories where the music is not reported. |