Licensed Background Music for Hair Salons and Barber Shops in Singapore
Hair salons and barber shops in Singapore need permission from the copyright owners to play music to clients, and personal streaming accounts do not give it. MUSICVYBE is a fully managed, directly licensed background music service covering all five commercial music licences in one subscription, with playlists curated for the salon chair.
Clients spend anything from twenty minutes to several hours in the chair, and stylists hear the music all day. The right programming keeps the atmosphere relaxed for clients and fresh for the team, without anyone reaching for their phone to change the song.
Why Salons and Barbers Choose MUSICVYBE
No more phone playlists
Personal streaming services are licensed for personal, non-commercial use only. MUSICVYBE replaces them with music you have permission to play in public.
Right energy through the day
Programming shifts across the day, from a calm morning to busier afternoon and evening appointments.
Fresh for the team
Playlists of 300 to 500 tracks with a daily shuffle mean stylists are not hearing the same loop every shift.
Nothing to manage
Everything is scheduled and updated centrally by our specialists. Play through a Chrome browser, the app or an optional managed player.
The Five Licences Behind Every Track
Playing music to clients in a salon or barber shop is a public performance. Copyright law is simple: you either have permission to play a piece of music in public, or you do not. For a business, that permission is made up of five licences:
- Recording (master) rights — permission from the owner of the recording.
- Publishing rights for commercial use — permission from the owner of the song itself.
- Public performance of the composition — the right to play the song and lyrics in public.
- Public performance of the sound recording — the right to play that specific recording in public.
- Reproduction of the sound recording — the right to hold a copy of the recording on a playback device.
Recording and publishing rights sit with the music supplier: without them, the music is effectively pirated, whatever else the venue pays for. MUSICVYBE holds direct licences from the copyright owners for all five, in a single subscription.
How this maps to Singapore’s collecting societies
| Licence | Available from |
|---|---|
| Public performance of the composition | COMPASS |
| Public performance of the sound recording | MRSS |
| Reproduction of the sound recording | MRSS |
| Recording (master) rights | Not available from any Singapore collecting society |
| Publishing rights for commercial use | Not available from any Singapore collecting society |
Even with both society licences in place, a venue covers at most three of the five. See our guide to music licensing in Singapore for the detail.
Background Music for Every Kind of Salon
Hair salons
Relaxed, contemporary programming that supports conversation at the chair.
Barber shops
More upbeat programming with a stronger rhythm for a busier, social atmosphere.
Wash and treatment areas
Softer programming where clients lean back and switch off.
Reception and waiting areas
Welcoming programming that sets the tone from the moment clients walk in.
Further Reading on Music in Salons
See how background music shapes the client experience: Background music in Singapore hair salons and barber shops. Thinking of using a streaming app instead? Read can I use Spotify in my business?
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Contact MUSICVYBE Singapore
MUSICVYBE – Background Music For Singapore BusinessesLevel 6, Republic Plaza, 9 Raffles Pl, Singapore 048619
Phone: +65 6950 4304
Frequently Asked Questions — Background Music for Hair Salons in Singapore
Can I play Spotify in my salon?+
No. Spotify’s terms allow personal, non-commercial use only, and a personal or Premium account does not give a business permission to play music to clients.
Does a small salon need a music licence?+
Yes. Size does not change the law: if clients can hear the music, it is a public performance and needs permission from the copyright owners. MUSICVYBE covers all five commercial music licences in one subscription.
Can the music change through the day?+
Yes. Programming is scheduled across the day, so mornings, afternoons and evenings each have the right energy.
What equipment do I need?+
A Chrome browser, the MUSICVYBE app, or an optional managed hardware player connected to your existing speakers.