Public Performance Licences

Quick Guide to Licence Fees:

Reproduction of Sound Recording Licence
for demonstration purposes by retailer outlets

Reproduction of Sound Recording Licence
for the purpose of public performance

Public Performance of Music Videos Licence

Frequently Asked Questions about licensing

If you offer karaoke before 1 January 2007, licence fees prior to 1 January 2007 are payable under the old tariffs below. From 1 January 2007, you will pay licence fee based on the new tariffs. The licence fees have increased by 5% for year 2007, 2.5% for year 2008 and 2.5% for year 2009. Click to see the revised tariffs for licence fees payable for 2007, 2008 and 2009.

GST Reg. No: 19-9803120-C TARIFFS FOR THE PUBLIC PERFORMANCE OF KARAOKE NOTES: All tariffs are subject to GST at the prevailing rate. Seating capacity is taken to be the number of people that the rooms and/or common singing halls can accommodate according to the Public Entertainment Licence. Tariffs are payable in advance unless otherwise stated. The above categories are only a guide and are not exhaustive. RIPS may amend or add to the above categories without notice being given to the applicant. The classification of any establishment shall be at the sole discretion of RIPS.
Category A Establishments where karaoke facilities are offered as one of the main entertainment activities e.g. rooms and/or common singing areas in "KTV" Rooms, Karaoke Lounges, Nite Clubs, Discotheques, Pubs, Exclusive Entertainment outlets and on board cruise ships.
Seating Capacity	Rate (Per Site Per Annum)
1 to 60 seats	$3,650.00
61 to 120 seats	$5,840.00
121 seats and above	$7,600.00
Category B Establishments where karaoke facilities are offered as a secondary entertainment activity e.g. restaurants, cafes.
Seating Capacity	Rate (Per Site Per Annum)
1 to 100 seats	$913.00
101 to 200 seats	$1,825.00
201 seats to 300 seats	$2,738.00
301 seats and above	$3,650.00
Category C Karaoke facilities offered in community centres operated by People's Association.
Seating Capacity	Rate (Per Site Per Annum)
1 to 60 seats	$ 365.00
61 to 120 seats	$ 730.00
121 seats and above	$1,095.00
Category D Events where karaoke facilities are offered on an ad hoc basis.
Period	Rate
Per day/per event	$ 80.00
Per week	$250.00
Category E Community centres operated by private proprietors and membership clubs where karaoke facilities are offered as one of the activities for their members i.e. country clubs, golf clubs, alumni clubs, companies clubs and union clubs.
Seating Capacity	Rate (Per Site Per Annum)
1 to 60 seats	$1,825.00
61 to 120	$2,920.00
121 seats and above	$3,800.00