For businesses that play music

Information for businesses using music in public settings

16 articles in this collection
Written by Bastian Daae and Morten Tørmoen

Paying for the Music your Business Uses

How much does my business have to pay to play music?

Here you will find some info and price calculator

Written by Bastian Daae
Updated over a week ago

Why does my business have to pay to Gramo?

If your company uses music that is audible to your customers, you must, according to Norwegian law, pay to those who own the music.

Written by Bastian Daae
Updated over a week ago

Have you had a visit from Gramo and Tono?

Written by Bastian Daae
Updated over a week ago

Does my company have to pay for both Gramo and Tono?

In Norway, we have two groups of licensees who each have their own agency to collect and pay out money when their music is played in public.

Written by Bastian Daae
Updated over a week ago

What happens if my business uses music without notifying Gramo?

What happens if we come visit? Here you will find some info there.

Written by Bastian Daae
Updated over a week ago

Why does my business have to pay to Gramo when I only have TV?

Some of the music broadcast on TV holds the musicians and artists right to get paid for through Gramo.

Written by Bastian Daae
Updated over a week ago

Do we have to pay for "walk in music" and break music at festivals and concerts?

All use of recorded music must be paid for, both for Gramo and Tono.

Written by Bastian Daae
Updated over a week ago

Invoicing

I have received an invoice for the whole year, but my business is closed.

We will reduce the invoice if your business has been closed

Written by Bastian Daae
Updated over a week ago

What do I do if we no longer have music?

If you no longer have music, TV or radio that is audible to your customers or guests, you must send a notice of termination to Gramo.

Written by Bastian Daae
Updated over a week ago

What are EHF and ELMA?

EHF is an e-invoice for companies. ELMA is a register that contains the addresses to which the recipient wishes to have their documents sent

Written by Bastian Daae
Updated over a week ago

How often do I get an invoice from Gramo for using music in my company?

We send an invoice a year to most people who play music for customers and guests.

Written by Bastian Daae
Updated over a week ago

What is the basis for the invoice to the municipality?

The price is calculated according to the population of the municipality.

Written by Bastian Daae
Updated over a week ago

Payment to the Fund for Performing Artists (FFUK)?

Fees to the Fund for Performing Artists are included in the invoice.

Written by Morten Tørmoen
Updated over a week ago

About Gramo and the Money We Get In

What does Gramo do with the money after it has been collected?

Gramo pays money to people who have sung or played a song, and to those who own the song.

Written by Bastian Daae
Updated over a week ago

How do I know that Gramo is legitimate?

Gramo is approved by the Ministry of Culture of Norway

Written by Bastian Daae
Updated over a week ago

Why are you sending us letters?

Gramo sends letters to all companies registered in the Brønnøysund registrar with an industry that we know often uses music.

Written by Bastian Daae
Updated over a week ago