#mrss

Did you know karaoke lounges, Cafes and restaurants in Singapore are facing strict private prosecutions for copyright infringement? Recently, the Composers and Authors Society of Singapore (COMPASS) mounted a rare prosecution against a KTV lounge that ignored licensing requirements — COMPASS staff even booked a room and performed songs to gather direct evidence!

Read: Composers and Authors Society of Singapore mounts uncommon copyright prosecution against KTV lounge (Remember Singapore is a FINE City!!)

If you own a restaurant, bar, KTV, or similar business and think you’re safe using Spotify or YouTube playlists, think again. We’ve previously covered this in our article: Can a Restaurant or Bar Play Spotify Without a License in Singapore? Read here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/can-restaurant-bar-play-spotify-without-license-singapore-ang-mo-lim-iuswc/

Fines for companies can be up to S$40,000 per copyright violation

Individuals can face up to two years’ jail and fines up to S$20,000 per offense

It’s not just COMPASS — MRSS (Music Rights Society Singapore) also needs to be covered, and many venues don’t realize they owe licensing fees to both. The authorities are getting tougher and we’re seeing more enforcement and enquiries every month.

Don’t risk heavy fines or jail time. We work with a trusted company that can handle your licensing for both COMPASS and MRSS in one shot. Just send an enquiry via our website and mention “music license” and we will have an expert reach out and guide you through legal compliance. 👉 Contact us now before it’s too late — music licensing is more affordable than you think and certainly cheaper than paying double fines!