Music has an amazing impact in a health & fitness environment. Gym users like to hear recorded music when they exercise. They can feel more motivated and are even likely to be more loyal to a fitness centre using music they like.
If you are playing recorded music in your gym/fitness centre, pilates or yoga studio, you will require the consent of the copyright holders. You can obtain this permission from a vast number of labels and artists from New Zealand and worldwide by applying for a PPNZ music licence.
Tariff A - Fitness Centres with Background Music Use Only ex GST
| Annual Fee | Minimum Payment | 01 Apr 2011 - 31 Mar 2012 |
01 Apr 2012 - 31 Mar 2013 |
01 Apr 2013 - 31 Mar 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.51c per member per annum | $255.00 | 60% of total licence fee | 80% of total licence fee | 100% of total licence fee |
Tariff B - Fitness Centres with Group Fitness Class Music Only ex GST
| Annual Fee | Minimum Payment | 01 Apr 2011 - 31 Mar 2012 |
01 Apr 2012 - 31 Mar 2013 |
01 Apr 2013 - 31 Mar 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.51c per member per annum | $255.00 | 60% of total licence fee | 80% of total licence fee | 100% of total licence fee |
Tariff C - Fitness Centres with both Background &
Group Fitness Class Music Use ex GST
| Annual Fee | Minimum Payment | 01 Apr 2011 - 31 Mar 2012 |
01 Apr 2012 - 31 Mar 2013 |
01 Apr 2013 - 31 Mar 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1.02 per member per annum | $255.00 | 60% of total licence fee | 80% of total licence fee | 100% of total licence fee |
Tariff D - Independent Personal Trainer/Instructor ex GST
*see note 1, 2 and 3 below
| Annual Fee |
|---|
| $101.00 flat fee |
Tariff E - Studios: Yoga, Pilates, Boxing, etc ex GST
Less than 200 sq m and/or 10 classes per week *see note 10 below
| Annual Fee |
|---|
| $163.20 flat fee |
NOTES:
- Personal trainers/instructors operating exclusively within Fitness Centres will be covered by the Fitness Centre Licence.
- Personal trainers/instructors operating independently and running 4 or less classes per week to register with REPs for coverage under REPs licence.
- Personal trainers/instructors running 5 or more classes per week, or those working within an unlicensed fitness centre, will require a licence under Tariff D.
- Purely charitable Fitness Centres will be exempt (although very limited exemptions under Copyright Act 1994).
- Strictly non-profit Fitness Centres eligible for a 20% discount.
- Year 1 at 60% of total licence fee and then year 2 at 80% of total licence fee to assist with transition to the new scheme and for certainty.
- Annual Consumer Price Index adjustments from 1 April 2012.
- New payment model - licensing to be administered by FitnessNZ, with fees paid through FitnessNZ, monthly direct debit options, and PPNZ contributing a portion of revenue back to FitnessNZ for the support of industry activities.
- You can choose to obtain the permission of the copyright holders on a direct and individual basis.
- Studios larger than 200 sq m or holding more than 10 classes per week will fall under Fitness Centre licensing Tariffs A, B or C. Where more than 50% of users of the facility are non-members, then a "member" is defined as a regular user for the purpose of calculating the fee. A regular user is someone who uses the facility once a week or more.
- Businesses are breaking the law if they play music without the consent of the copyright holder. PPNZ regularly pursues legal avenues to protect the rights of its members.
This is not a comprehensive guide. For more information and resources please visit fitnessnz.co.nz or REP's.
You can apply for your PPNZ Music Licence by contacting Fitness NZ on 0800 66 88 11 or email fnz@fitnessnz.co.nz.
Dance Schools & Studios
| Classes | Annual Fee (Ex GST) |
|---|---|
| 1-20 | $165.00 |
| 21-40 | $330.00 |
| 41+ | $660.00 |
Music on Hold (Telephone Music)
| Caller Capacity | Annual Fee (Ex GST) |
|---|---|
| Minimum, up to 20 callers on hold | $90.00 |
| Additional callers on hold | $4.65 |
Please note: Music on Hold scheme changes to come into effect from 1 June 2012. See the Music on Hold Section for more details.
Your application will be processed by a member of our licensing team and you will receive your invoice and annual PPNZ licence within 14 days. This licence covers the 12 month period from the date of your application and a renewal notice will be sent to you automatically at the end of this period.
