Music plays a part across almost every area of a sporting venue - from the stadium bowl and hospitality to concourses, retail and events. With so many different uses to consider, getting the licensing right can be complicated.
Licensing challenges
One venue, many uses
Music can be used very differently across the stadium bowl, hospitality areas, concourses, retail, events and other spaces.
Different uses can mean different tariffs
Understanding which tariffs apply - and where - can quickly become complicated.
Event days aren’t the whole picture
Licensing may need to reflect what happens both on event days and throughout the rest of the year.
Large venues create complexity
The bigger the estate, the easier it is for inconsistencies or outdated information to go unnoticed.
Charges don’t always reflect actual use
The way licensing costs are calculated may not always match how music is really being used.
How we can help
Understand how music is used
We look across your venue to build a clear picture of where, when and how music is actually used.
Check your licences and tariffs
We review your licences, declarations and tariffs to make sure they reflect what’s happening.
Look closely at the costs
We examine how charges have been calculated and whether the methodology makes sense.
Spot what doesn’t add up
We identify inaccuracies, inconsistencies and areas where you could be paying unnecessarily.
Challenge where it matters
If something isn’t right, we build the case and negotiate with the licensing organisation on your behalf.
Measurable results
Our reviews have delivered savings for more than 90% of sporting clients, with an average saving of 18%.
For one football club, the saving was 49%.
Experience that gets into the detail
Rob Gilbert leads our royalty investigation work and has extensive experience reviewing complex sporting organisations. He understands the many different ways music is used across sporting venues and where licensing costs and assumptions need a closer look.
Meet Rob Gilbert
Want to take a closer look at your licensing?
Tell us how music is used across your organisation and we’ll help you understand whether everything adds up.
Talk it through with us