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Music licence for playing music in a business (JACAP / JAMMS)
Bars, restaurants, shops, salons and events that play recorded or live music must hold licences from the two collecting societies.
- Agency
- JACAP and JAMMS
- Cost
- Annual tariff by premises type (verify)
- Time
- 1–2 weeks
- Contact
- JACAP · 876-968-6516 · JAMMS · 876-754-8500
- Online
- https://www.jacapjamaica.com
Steps
- Contact JACAP (composers and publishers) and JAMMS (recordings) with the premises size and how music is used.
- Pay the annual tariff; a certificate is issued for display.
- One-off events are licensed per event.
Tips
- Both licences are needed — one does not cover the other. Inspectors visit bars and events regularly.
Last updated 17 Oct 2026. Spotted a change? Email westmorelandchamber2023@gmail.com.