To perform or play music from Lion Ragtime in public, you will need to get a licence. There are different types of licence, depending on how you wish to use our music.
Performing licences
If you wish to perform our sheet music in public, for example, by playing live at a recital, concert or event, you will need to acquire a performance licence.
Mechanical licence / sync licence
If you wish to reproduce or distribute a recording of our music, you will need to acquire a mechanical or synchronisation licence. Mechanical and sync licences may cover the distribution of music in any of the following: film and movies, television, radio, commercial advertisements, online media and videos, streaming, and many more.
Get a licence for Lion Ragtime music
To get a licence, you will need to contact us at support@lionragtime.com. In your e-mail to us, please include the following information:
- Who the licence should be granted to (single performer, or company) – with all relevant contact details
- What type of licence you need (performing licence, mechanical licence, synchronisation licence)
- How long the licence should last for (one day, several days, specific period, or perpetual)
- Whether you need a non-commercial or commercial licence (all businesses, and all commercial uses by non-business entities will require a commercial licence. Non-commercial licences may be made available when no revenue is generated and/or the entity requesting a licence for schools or non-governmental organisations.
- Details about the media or platforms for which the music should be licenced (e.g. television, radio broadcast, event, film, commercial advertisement, internal company use, digital ads, videos, streaming, etc.)
- The estimated size of your audience: how many people will potentially hear the music you are requesting a licence for.
- What music you wish to licence: please include the names of all works you wish to be included in the licence.
- Whether you require an exclusive or non-exclusive licence
- Countries or territories to which the licence should apply (relevant for TV, radio, streaming, etc.)
We will then get back to you with the best licencing options available for your needs.