Music Licensing in Hanoi
VCPMC and RIAV licences cover two of the five commercial music rights. Venues in Hanoi need to know what the other three require.
The Framework as It Applies in Hanoi
Hanoi is VCPMC’s other primary operational hub. Venues in the capital sit close to both the regulator and the collecting societies.
Music licensing in Vietnam is administered by two organisations. VCPMC licenses public performance of the musical composition on behalf of composers and publishers. RIAV licenses public performance of the sound recording copyright on behalf of labels and recording owners. Both operate nationwide.
Decree 134/2026/NĐ-CP, effective 1 July 2026, sets the royalty framework and names the premises types it covers, including hotels, cafés, restaurants, conference and meeting venues, and tourism accommodation.
Two Rights Covered, Three Not
Commercial music in Vietnam engages five separate rights:
- 1. Public performance of the composition — administered by VCPMC
- 2. Public performance of the sound recording — administered by RIAV
- 3. Reproduction of the sound recording — not covered
- 4. Recording and master rights — not covered
- 5. Publishing rights for commercial use — not covered
A venue holding both VCPMC and RIAV licences has addressed two of five. That is more than most premises manage, and it is still incomplete.
Where the Gap Opens
Reproduction is the right most venues never consider. It is engaged whenever a recording is copied — downloaded to a media player, cached by an application, or stored on local hardware. Nearly every commercial music system does this in normal operation, because playback reliability depends on the music being held on site.
Reproduction rights are also territorial. A supplier licensed in another country frequently cannot confer valid reproduction coverage for use in Vietnam, whatever the subscription agreement states.
Under Vietnamese law the establishment operating the premises is the responsible party. That responsibility does not transfer to a supplier through a subscription agreement.
How MUSICVYBE Closes It
MUSICVYBE holds direct licences across all five commercial music rights in a single subscription, valid in Vietnam and internationally. The catalogue sits outside VCPMC and RIAV repertoire, so no separate collecting society licence is required for music delivered through the service.
Programming is handled by unnamed specialists with more than twenty years of curation experience across hospitality, retail and financial environments. The service is fully managed — scheduling, dayparting, zone programming and seasonal refresh are handled on your behalf.
Related Pages
| Background Music for Hanoi Businesses | Verticals and service areas in Hanoi |
| Music Licensing Compliance in Vietnam | The full national framework |
| Decree 134/2026/NĐ-CP Explained | What the decree requires, in plain language |
| Vietnam | Country hub |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do VCPMC and RIAV both apply in Hanoi?+
Yes. Both organisations operate nationwide across Vietnam, so their licensing applies identically wherever a venue is located.
What does Decree 134/2026/NĐ-CP require of venues in Hanoi?+
The decree sets the commercial music royalty framework nationally, effective 1 July 2026, and names the premises types it covers. It applies the same way in every province.
Is a VCPMC licence enough for a Hanoi venue?+
No. A VCPMC licence covers public performance of the composition — one of the five commercial music rights. Public performance of the sound recording, reproduction, master rights and publishing rights for commercial use all sit outside it.
Who is liable if a venue is underlicensed?+
The establishment operating the premises. Liability does not transfer to a music supplier through a subscription agreement.
Close the Licensing Gap in Hanoi
Five rights, one subscription, fully managed. Contact MUSICVYBE to review your venue.