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OneMusic vs Melodial: what you actually pay
OneMusic fees depend on your business type, size, and how you use music. But the licence only covers the right to play music - you still need to pay separately for a music source like Spotify or a streaming service. Melodial includes both.
| Business Type | OneMusic + Music Source | Melodial | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small retail shop(around 150m², digital music) | $1,044+ per year (licence + streaming) | $99.99 per year (music + licence) | $944+ per year |
| Café or restaurant(15 seats, digital music) | $1,260+ per year (licence + streaming) | $99.99 per year (music + licence) | $1,160+ per year |
| Hair or beauty salon(up to 50m²) | $942+ per year (licence + streaming) | $99.99 per year (music + licence) | $842+ per year |
| Gym or fitness studio(recorded music, classes) | $4,212 to $8,724+ per year (licence + streaming) | $99.99 per year (music + licence) | $4,112 to $8,624+ per year |
OneMusic fees based on published rate schedules and do not include a music streaming service. Melodial includes both the music and the licence in one subscription.
How can Melodial skip OneMusic?
OneMusic collects licence fees on behalf of the societies representing songwriters, composers, publishers, record labels, and performers. If you play music from their catalogues - which includes virtually all mainstream music - you pay their fees.
Melodial is a completely different model. We own or directly licence every track in our catalogue. None of our music is registered with OneMusic (APRA AMCOS + PPCA). No royalties to collect means no licence fees to pay.
Your Melodial subscription is your licence. It covers the music and the right to play it commercially - all in one payment.
Music Licence Certificate included. Download a PDF from your account that proves your music is fully licensed. If OneMusic or any licensing body contacts you, show them the certificate. You're covered.
The three rights you need to play music commercially
Recording rights
The right to stream a specific sound recording of a song.
✓ Covered by Melodial
Publishing rights
The right to stream the composition and lyrics.
✓ Covered by Melodial
Public performance rights
The right to play music in a commercial environment.
✓ Covered by Melodial
Melodial owns or directly licences every track in our catalogue. None of our music is registered with any collecting society, so no collecting society fees apply.
If OneMusic Australia ever contacts you, that's our problem, not yours.
Forward the letter to us. We respond on your behalf and manage it to the end. And if any licence fee is ever found payable for music we supplied, we pay it.
The music is the point
Cheap licensed music has a reputation: bland stock audio nobody would choose. Melodial is not that. Every track is picked by ear, the way a resident DJ reads a room, and it has to earn its place in the catalogue.
Real artists
Our artists have millions of streams of their own. This is not generic stock audio.
Made for venues
Cafe acoustic, jazz, lo-fi, chill pop, upbeat dance, ambient and more. No explicit lyrics, ever.
Always fresh
New tracks added regularly, curated for commercial spaces.
Nobody has to play DJ
Tired of hearing the same playlist loop every shift? Tired of being the one who has to choose the music? Press play once and the streams read the room all day.
Hear it for yourself
Pick the business type closest to yours and hear how Melodial actually sounds in it.
Bright, easy listening for the morning rush and the counter.
Relaxed tempos for the between-services lull.
Chart-friendly energy that keeps the salon buzzing.
Softer pop to ease into the evening.
Easy-listening favourites that settle almost any room.
Soft jazz, piano, and acoustic ballads for your hotel restaurant.
Low-key lo-fi beats that keep the room relaxed.
Reflective solo piano for a serene space.
Chart-friendly energy that keeps the salon buzzing.
Softer pop to ease into the evening.
Modern dance-pop for a lively floor.
Warm, lively tracks for a welcoming floor.
Big, high-energy tracks to power the main floor.
Steady, motivating energy for strength and circuits.
Interval-ready beats that push through every round.
Modern dance-pop for a lively floor.
Softer pop to ease into the evening.
Low-key lo-fi beats that keep the room relaxed.
Weightless, still soundscapes for deep relaxation.
Soul and groove to lift the dinner service.
Easy-listening favourites that settle almost any room.
Low-key lo-fi beats that keep the room relaxed.
Weightless, still soundscapes for deep relaxation.
Reflective solo piano for a serene space.
Easy-listening favourites that settle almost any room.
Reflective solo piano for a serene space.
Weightless, still soundscapes for deep relaxation.
Smoky, sophisticated jazz for the last hours of the evening.
Soft jazz, piano, and acoustic ballads for your hotel restaurant.
Soul and groove to lift the dinner service.
Modern dance-pop for a lively floor.
Uplifting, easy listening from open to close.
Like what you hear? Start listening in your venue today.
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Two ways to legally play music in your business
| OneMusic licence | Melodial | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | A licence that covers almost all commercial music - songs you hear on the radio. Music not included. | An all-in-one subscription. Music and commercial licence in one payment. |
| You need this if | You play chart hits, radio, TV, or host live cover bands. | You want curated atmosphere music at a fixed price - and believe your venue deserves better than random radio. |
| How it works | Annual fee that varies by business type, size, and music use. Music source not included. | $9.99/month flat. No forms, no audits. Music Licence Certificate included instantly. |
Feature-by-feature comparison
| Feature | Melodial | OneMusic |
|---|---|---|
| Music included | ✓ | ✗ licence only |
| Commercial licence included | ✓ | ✓ |
| Collecting society fees | $0 | Included in fee |
| Pricing | $9.99/month flat | Varies by size, type, tier |
| Annual audits or reporting | None | May be required |
| Music Licence Certificate | ✓ instant download | ✗ |
| Mobile app (iOS & Android) | ✓ | ✗ |
| Voice announcements | ✓ AI-powered | ✗ |
| No explicit lyrics | ✓ | Depends on your music source |
| Cancel anytime | ✓ | Annual contract |
What happens if you play unlicensed music?
OneMusic actively contacts businesses playing unlicensed music. They send letters, make phone calls, and use music recognition technology to detect what's being played in your venue.
The penalties are real. Playing copyright-protected music without permission is an infringement under the Copyright Act 1968. Court proceedings can result in your business paying not just the licence fees owed, but additional damages and legal costs.
With Melodial, you're fully compliant from the moment you subscribe. No risk, no paperwork, no surprises.
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Already paying for Spotify or Apple Music? It doesn't cover commercial use. Their terms of service explicitly prohibit playing music in a business. Even with a paid subscription, you still need a OneMusic licence - and that's hundreds or thousands of dollars per year on top of your streaming subscription. Melodial replaces both.
What's included for $9.99/month?
Curated Music Streams
Radio-style stations for every mood and venue - café acoustic, jazz lounge, chill pop, upbeat dance, and more. New tracks added regularly.
Full Commercial Licence
Play music legally in any business premises. No OneMusic. No collecting society fees. Your subscription is your licence.
Mobile App (iOS & Android)
Browse genres, create playlists, download tracks for offline playback. Control your music from your phone.
No Explicit Content
Every track is family-friendly. No swearing, no awkward moments with customers. Safe for all venues and all ages.
Voice Announcements
Create AI-powered voice ads that play between tracks - promote daily specials, welcome messages, or events. No recording equipment needed.
Music Licence Certificate
Download your official licence certificate instantly from your account. Show it to any licensing body that contacts you.
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Frequently asked questions
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