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A hotel hosts a live piano performance in their lobby every evening.
The hotel needs a public performance license from a PRO (Performing Rights Organization), like ASCAP or BMI.
A beach resort plays recorded pop music by the pool area.
The resort must have a public performance license for recorded music, often secured via PROs.
A restaurant inside a hotel has a TV showing a sports event with music in the background.
The restaurant needs a public performance license, and possibly additional licenses for broadcasting the sports event.
An inn has a jukebox that guests can use to play music.
The inn must have a jukebox license, which can be obtained from a PRO or Jukebox License Office.
A theme park has live, costumed characters performing songs from popular films.
Performance licenses are required for the songs, and synchronization licenses may be needed if the performance is recorded.
A spa plays ambient music for guests during treatments.
The spa needs a background music license, typically available through specialized music service providers that cover licensing.
A casino uses popular songs in their advertising campaigns shown within the venue.
The casino must acquire a synchronization license for using songs in ads, apart from any public performance licenses.
A bed and breakfast includes a music streaming service in each room for guests.
A commercial music streaming license is required, which is different from personal streaming subscriptions.
A nightclub features DJs who play remixes of popular songs.
The nightclub must ensure that performance licenses cover the remixed tracks, which might require contacting individual rights holders.
A wedding venue offers a shared playlist for ceremonies that couples can add to.
The venue should have a license agreement covering the use of music chosen by clients, potentially via a blanket license.
A cruise ship has a live band playing cover versions of hit songs.
A license for cover songs performed live is required, similar to original song performances, usually through PROs.
A historic hotel plays classical music recordings from the early 1900s in common areas.
Public performance licenses are still required, but some classical compositions may be in the public domain, which does not require licensing.
A business conference at a hotel includes a small band playing during breaks.
The conference organizers or the hotel must secure public performance licenses for the music played by the band.
A boutique shop within a hotel plays a curated playlist to enhance the shopping experience.
The shop requires a public performance license for the playlist, often via blanket licenses from PROs.
A museum within a resort holds an exhibit that features video installations with background music.
The museum must obtain synchronization licenses for the music used in the video installations, and potentially public performance licenses.
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