On what criteria are our rates based?

The price of a Jamendo PRO license varies according to the surface of the place the background music is destined for. Only the "commercial surface" is taken into account, i.e. the surface that receives customers.

For a restaurant, for example, this is the room where meals are served, excluding the kitchen. The price also varies according to the chosen options:

For more information and to get a quote, please
Getting my background music from Jamendo PRO: what are the advantages?
Jamendo PRO is a large choice of quality musical atmospheres to serve as background music for your establishment

The musical atmosphere of your choice
  • pop, rock, lounge, jazz, electro, classical and more
  • no ads and no interruptions
  • updated drawing from 16,000 album catalog

Exemption of performance rights organization fees (ASCAP, BMI, PRS, BUMA, SOCAN...) Legal conformity guaranteed by the delivery of a certificate Many clients have already joined us!

Competitive rates Get a Jamendo PRO background music license from 96 euros a year !
I purchased a commercial license for the background music of my establishment: how do I play the music?
Jamendo PRO offers playback solutions adapted to your needs
  • online streaming
  • download (MP3 192 kB/s) or delivery on CD
  • delivery on a USB stick or a pre-charged MP3 player
Can I incorporate my business's advertisement messages in the PRO radio streams?
If you wish to do so, you may add to your favorite radio stream your own promotional messages, audio jingles, etc.
This is however a charged option. For more information and a quote, please contact us.
How can I prove performance rights organizations I'm not doing anything wrong?
When you subscribe to a Jamendo PRO license, you will automatically receive an exemption certificate you will simply need to show to performance rights organization representatives in the event of an inspection.
How can I play the PRO radio streams as background music in my business?
Many solutions are available, according to your needs and the equipment you have on location.

If you have a computer with internet access, you may:
  • Listen online (Jamendo PRO player): just stream the music directly from the Jamendo PRO interface. To do that, simply click "Launch Jamendo PRO player" on top of any page and log in.
  • Download and install the Jamendo PRO player on your computer. Updates will then be automatically carried out whenever you are connected to the internet.
If you have no internet connection and/or no computer, you can pick one of the following options (fees apply):
  • 30 audio CDs containing your favorite music selections.
  • A USB stick or MP3 player pre-charged with the PRO radios you want.
  • Use our brand new JamBox! It is a small laptop computer (Asus EeePC) equipped with Jamendo PRO specific software. Simply turn it on and the music plays (you don't need an internet connexion).
For more information, please contact us.
Who are the artists played on our PRO radio streams?
The Jamendo PRO radio streams are composed of professional artists selected by our Chief of music and his team.
Each radio offers a different musical atmosphere especially created to satisfy you and your customers.
Can I use all the PRO radio streams?
When you subscribe to a Jamendo PRO license, you have unlimited access to all our radio streams. You can choose the one most fitting to your business, and even change radios according to the time of day.

Simply log in using your Jamendo PRO account details and play the radios with the Jamendo PRO player, or download the radios.

Your account also enables you to play several radios at the same time. If you run a hotel for example, you can play a different stream on each floor with just one license!
Can I make my own music selection?
You can make your own selection and customize your radio stream as you wish.
Just log in to your Jamendo PRO account, download the playlist(s) you want and make your own radio.
You can then play this radio using any playback device (CD, USB stick, mp3 player, etc.).
How does the JamBox work?
Get your JamBox today!
The JamBox is a small laptop computer (Asus EeePC) programmed with nothing but the Jamendo PRO player.
Just turn it on and the music plays instantly!
How do I plug my MP3 player into my PA system (amplifier, loudspeakers...)?
To play music from your MP3 player, simply connect it to your PA system by using a standard stereo jack or RCA cable and plug it into your AUX input.
Are the playlists of the PRO radio streams updated, and how often?
The Jamendo PRO radio streams are updated daily as new artists join Jamendo PRO and our Chief of music and his team make their selections.
If you are not using the Jamendo PRO player as your playback device, we recommend you download the PRO radio streams frequently in order to enjoy these updates.
I run a chain of stores/restaurants, why should I turn to Jamendo PRO to get background music for my establishments?
Music has an influence on your customers: it improves the atmosphere, peps up your staff and strengthens the image of your business. Jamendo PRO offers a sound marketing tool, with quality music streams adapted to the image of your business.

The advantage is that Jamendo PRO works exclusively with artists who are not members of any performance rights organization: by playing Jamendo PRO music in your shop or business, you are exempt of performance rights fees (paid to ASCAP, PRS, BMI, SOCAN, BUMA, etc.) and therefore save a lot of money.
What does the Jamendo PRO background music service for shops and businesses include?
The Jamendo PRO music pack includes:
  • Unlimited access to our 11 PRO radio streams
  • Online streaming (using the Jamendo PRO player)
  • The possibility to download all the PRO radio streams
  • The possibility to download the Jamendo PRO player and install it on your computer
  • Daily updates of the PRO radio streams
  • An exemption certificate for performance rights fees
What happens if my internet connection dies down while I'm using the Jamendo PRO player online?
If you choose "online streaming" using our interface (Jamendo PRO player) to play the music, your internet connexion will be used.
If your connexion happens to be temporarily cut off, the Jamendo PRO player will continue playing music without any interruption!
Is it possible to get a custom PRO music stream for my company?
If you want a custom radio stream adapted to your needs (music and/or promotional messages) without having to search for the music yourself, our Chief of music and his team are at your disposal (charged option).
To get a quote or for more information, please contact us.
Your radios are downloadable
Once your subscription is finalized and paid, you will have access to all our Jamendo PRO radio streams, which you are free to download if you wish:

1. Log in to your account
2. Download the radios in MP3 using the "download the radios" link

You can then store and playback the tracks from a computer, a USB stick or an MP3 player, or even burn them on CDs.
You can even create your own selections.
It's up to you to choose the method you prefer!

The size of the radios varies between 350Mb and 1Gb. Allow 30 to 60 minutes to download one radio (the download speed also varies according to your internet connexion).
Our musical atmospheres
Lounge: Relaxing music for a contemporary ambiance and a classy atmosphere.

Pop/songwriting: Pop songs and acoustic songwriting for today.

Jazz: Swing, be-bop and smooth vibes.

Instrumental: Soft tunes with no vocals; just plain music.

Electro: 100% electronic music, for that trendy atmosphere.

Ambient pop: A mix of pop and lounge music: modern yet laid-back.

Classical: Classical music of the highest quality. Relaxation : For absolute relaxation (ideal for massage parlours, spas, etc.)

Downtempo : A relaxed, easygoing program combining soft electronica, lounge music and songwriting (sounds like: Air, Moby, Simon & Garfunkel...).

Midtempo : A slightly more upbeat playlist, mostly composed of pop songs and electronic music (sounds like: Coldplay, St Germain...)

Uptempo : Dynamic and energetic atmosphere, chock full of dance beats and catchy pop-rock tunes (sounds like: David Guetta, Carl Cox, Foo Fighters...)

Listen to the PRO radios

See also

GeneralFind out more about Jamendo PRO
Multimedia projectsEverything you need to know about music synchronization for your audiovisual projects
Shops and businessesEverything you need to know about background music for your establishment
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