By Jim Weights, GymRadio.com · 6 November 2026
Australian gyms that play music to members generally need a OneMusic Australia licence, plus a music source that is allowed for business use.
Who issues the licence
OneMusic Australia is run by APRA AMCOS (songwriters and publishers) and PPCA (record labels and artists). Since 2019 one OneMusic licence covers both, so most gyms only need to deal with OneMusic.
The fitness licence
OneMusic has a licence for fitness, exercise and wellbeing businesses. It covers background music in the club and music used in classes. The fee depends on your business, for example how many classes you run and how much space music is played in. Check the current rates with OneMusic.
Your music source matters too
Personal Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube accounts are for personal use only, so they can’t be played to members, even with a OneMusic licence. Here’s why.
We have secured music supplier licenses, but in some countries you also need a “public performance” license from your local society. In Australia that is OneMusic.
How to get it
- Go to the OneMusic Australia website and choose the fitness licence.
- Have your class numbers and the areas where music plays ready.
- Apply online and keep the licence renewed each year.
See also gym music in Australia and our music licensing guide for gyms.
Questions
Do personal trainers need a music licence in Australia?
Trainers who run classes or sessions with music may need their own OneMusic licence if the venue’s licence doesn’t cover them. Check with OneMusic and the venue.
Does a OneMusic licence let me use Spotify in my gym?
No. Spotify’s terms only allow personal use. You need a music service made for businesses as well as the OneMusic licence.