If you are broadcasting or playing sound recordings in public, a SAMPRA licence is required.

SAMPRA issues licences to South African radio broadcasters who use sound recordings (records, tapes, CDs) in SAMPRA’s repertoire in their transmissions and SAMPRA also issue licences to shops, restaurants, pubs and clubs and other music users who render sound recordings in SAMPRA’s repertoire audible in public. 

A SAMPRA licence enables music users to play literally millions of sound recordings on their business premises.

Cick on the category that best describes your business or usage, to find out how SAMPRA can help you.

Aerobics, Spinning and Fitness Classes
Aircraft
Buses, Trains and Taxis
Cinema Complex
Circus
Classical Ballet Dancing
Dance Teachers and Dancing Schools
Exhibitions, Trade Fairs, Theme Parks and Amusement Parks
Factories, Workshops & Offices
Festivals and Related Events - No Ticket Sales or Admission Fees
Festivals and Related Events - With Ticket Sales or Admission Fee.
Fitness Centres, Gymnasiums and Health Clubs
Games Arcades and Ten Pin Bowling Alleys
Hair dressers and beauty salons
Halls and Conference Centres
Hotels & Casinos
Ice Skating and Roller Skating Rinks
Jukebox
Members' Clubs
Mobile DJ
Museums & Art Galleries
Railway Stations, Bus Stations and Taxi Ranks
Restaurants, Cafes, Bars, Coffee shops
Satellite Radio Transmissions / Narrowcasting for Commercial Sites
Ships and Other Water Bound Craft
Shops and Stores
Specially Featured Entertainment - Discotheques, Nightclubs, Adult Entertainment Venues
Sport Stadiums & Arenas
Telephone Music On Hold
Theatre and Concert Venues
Waiting rooms and reception areas