Infrastructure and music licensing are separate responsibilities.
24/7 Media Host supplies technical streaming infrastructure. Broadcasters remain responsible for securing the licences required for the content and territories they reach.
United Kingdom
PRS for Music licenses songwriters, composers and music publishers for relevant uses. PPL licenses sound recordings and performers. Broadcasters should confirm the current licences required for their exact service.
United States
Relevant organisations can include ASCAP, BMI, SESAC and SoundExchange depending on the type of service and content. Requirements differ between interactive and non-interactive streaming.
Canada
SOCAN manages performing rights for musical works, while Re:Sound administers neighbouring rights for performers and record labels.
Australia
APRA AMCOS represents songwriters, composers and publishers. PPCA handles licensing relating to sound recordings and music videos.
Your responsibility
- Confirm requirements directly with the appropriate licensing bodies.
- Maintain valid licences for the territories and content you broadcast.
- Respond promptly to copyright notices or takedown requests.
- Do not assume a streaming-server package includes public-performance or mechanical rights.
This page provides general information and is not legal advice.