Music in cinematic operations

The music in cinematic operations licence covers the performance of phonograms as background music in the cinema.

Information about the licence

The annual and Percentage music in cinematic operations licence covers the music included in films on behalf of Teosto
The licence covers the performance of phonograms (e.g. TV, radio, computer, CD and streaming services suitable for public use) as background music in the cinema
The licence also covers the use of background music in the cinema auditorium before and during breaks of the film
Recorded music played during the intermission or as background music in the cinema requires a separate licence from Gramex, which can be purchased by filling out the “Other licences” form

An annual licence can only be obtained by operators organizing film club activities and/or occasional film screenings who are not members of SEOL (The Finnish Cinema Association) (note: cinemas, film festivals and tours purchase the music in cinematic operations licence)
The licence is only valid for film screenings with a maximum audience of 200 people
The billing period is one calendar year

Operators who are not members of SEOL can obtain a Percentage licence to organize film festivals and tours and/or other regular film activities
The applicable value added tax is added to the prices
The licence obtainer informs us of the number of shows and the revenue receipts per show