Public performance of a musical work

The EAÜ represents more than 6 000 copyright holders from Estonia nad 5 million copyright holders worldwide. In addition to our own members, we have the right to represent authors and publishers from other countries under a contract of reciprocal representation. A license must be applied for performing music at a concert as well as in a cafes, restaurants, etc. companies. By concluding a contract (having a license), users get the right to publicly perform works by all authors represented by the EAÜ.

Begin concluding a contract

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5 key steps for concert or event licensing

Identifying the event and contacting the organiser.

The organiser of the concert or event will contact the EAÜ regarding the event or the EAÜ will identify the event and contact the organiser.

The parties conclude a contract before the concert.

The event takes place

Reporting and repertoire.

In order to pay the royalties, the collective representation society shall be provided with all the required information about the event, including how much money was earned from ticket sale.

Once the financial and repertoire report have been submitted, the EAÜ will send an invoice to the organiser of the event (e.g. a concert).

Once the repertoire report has been submitted to the EAÜ and the event promoter has paid the invoice submitted by the EAÜ, the EAÜ can start distributing the royalties to the authors.

Distributing the royalties to the authors.

5 key steps for companies who are using music

Contact between company and EAÜ.

The company contacts EAÜ or the EAÜ contacts the company.

The parties enter into an agreement.

Reporting and repertoire.

In order to pay the fee, the company must submit all required data to EAU (if needed including financial- and repertoire report).

Once the reports are submitted, EAÜ will send an invoice.

If the company has submitted the necessary reports and paid the invoice, EAÜ can start distributing royalties to authors.

Distributing the royalties to the authors.

Entering into a licence agreement:

Check the tariffs and agreements valid at the place of performance.

Different agreement terms and tariffs apply for different places of performance, and it is advisable to check these before concluding a contract. In addition, you can calculate the estimated licence fee using the calculator. Pursuant to the Value-Added Tax Act, VAT on the EAÜ’s commission will be added to all licence fees. Find out about the procedure for establishing tariffs for public submissions HERE.
Fill in the form and submit the requested information.

By entering into a contract, users get the right to publicly perform works by all authors represented by the EAÜ. The EAÜ acts as an intermediary between authors and users of their works. It is a simple and convenient way to obtain permission to perform works in public.
The EAÜ will review the contract, if necessary, ask any further questions and digitally sign the contract.
A report shall be submitted after the event.

Performers can submit repertoire reports of works used via the form on rep.eau.org. The financial report shall be prepared as a document appropriate to the nature of the event and forwarded to the EAÜ.