Prices and Special Terms and Conditions for Music in Theatre, Stand-Up Productions, and Lectures excluding specially composed music
On this page, you will find Stim’s prices and conditions for using music in theatre, stand-up productions, and lectures, excluding specially composed music.
For the meanings of capitalised terms, please refer to the General Terms & Conditions.
License for Music in Theatre Productions, Stand-Up, and Lectures
For the public performance of music in theatre productions, stand-up acts, and lectures, the licensee pays a fee per event to Stim according to the table below. The license covers background music in a theatrical performance, both recorded and live, as well as music played between acts, during intermissions, and directly before or after the show.
It's important to be mindful of how the music is used, as there are limits to what Stim can license. If the music, for example, is a central element in a theatre or choreographic performance—or if there is a storyline supported by the music—then permission may need to be sought directly from the rights holders (publishers and/or composers). You can check whether your performance/production falls under a Stim license or if you need to obtain permission directly from the rights holders .
2025
Music License Fees for Theatre Productions, Stand-Up, and Lectures
Duration of Music (in minutes) | Number of attendees per performance/production/lecture
Music TimeUp to 100 visitors101–300301–500501–1,000Per visitor over 1,000
Max 10 min
51 SEK
105 SEK
158 SEK
210 SEK
0.25 SEK
11–20 min
105 SEK
210 SEK
317 SEK
422 SEK
0.52 SEK
21–40 min
159 SEK
317 SEK
473 SEK
632 SEK
0.77 SEK
Over 40 min
212 SEK
422 SEK
632 SEK
843 SEK
1.05 SEK
The minimum fee is 364 SEK per invoice.
Reproduction
For copying, transferring, or storing music—for example, on CDs or other media used during the performance—the licensee pays 100 SEK per copy. Recordings that mix music with advertising require a special permit.
The licensee must pay the fee according to the interval specified in the License Confirmation or Special Agreement. These documents also indicate whether the fee is to be paid in advance or after the event. If payment is made afterward, specific reporting rules apply as outlined in the General Terms and Conditions.
2024
Music License Fees for Theatre Productions, Stand-Up, and Lectures
Duration of Music (in minutes) | Number of attendees per performance/production/lecture
Music TimeUp to 100 visitors101–300301–500501–1,000Per visitor over 1,000
Max 10 min
50 SEK
102 SEK
154 SEK
205 SEK
0.24 SEK
11–20 min
102 SEK
205 SEK
309 SEK
411 SEK
0.51 SEK
21–40 min
155 SEK
309 SEK
461 SEK
616 SEK
0.75 SEK
Over 40 min
207 SEK
411 SEK
616 SEK
822 SEK
1.02 SEK
Minimum fee: 355 SEK per invoice.
Reproduction
For copying, transferring, or storing music (e.g., on CD or other media) for use in a performance, the licensee pays 100 SEK per copy. Any recording combining music with advertising requires a special permit.
Payment must follow the interval and conditions specified in the License Confirmation or Special Agreement. These also state whether the fee is to be paid in advance or afterward. If post-payment applies, specific reporting rules from the General Terms and Conditions will be enforced.
Special Conditions
Music Reporting of Performed Music
The licensee must report music usage as outlined in the General Terms and Conditions.
Note Regarding the Scope of the License
It is specifically noted that the license does not cover the public performance of choreographic works (e.g., ballet) or original music for a play. The license also does not include the right to perform unauthorized lyrics.
Other
Advance Notification
If requested by Stim, the licensee is obligated to notify Stim of planned events in advance. Notification must be submitted at least seven calendar days before the planned event and must include details of the date, venue, and location.
Visits
Stim has the right to visit events for the purpose of verifying that the licensee is providing accurate information regarding reporting and music usage. Stim must announce the visit in advance, and the licensee must then provide two entrance tickets at no cost.
Venue Rental and Responsible Organizer
If a licensee rents out a venue to a third party (a so-called responsible organizer), the responsible organizer is generally required to obtain a license. The licensee must notify Stim that a responsible organizer has used the venue and specify the date of use. The licensee must also inform the responsible organizer that they may need to obtain a license with Stim. If the responsible organizer does not obtain a license when required, the licensee may be considered responsible for the music usage.
A responsible organizer is primarily defined as the person who holds a permit under the Public Order Act or a permit for the sale of food or alcohol at the venue. Secondarily, it refers to the person whose accounting records reflect the ticket revenues. Independent ticket agents are not considered responsible organizers if the majority of the ticket revenue is credited to someone else. For events with free admission, the person with financial responsibility for most of the event's costs is regarded as the responsible organizer.
For additional terms, refer to the General Terms and Conditions.