For Australian cafés, salons & studios
Two licences.
One headache. Zero excuses.
Australian businesses usually handle commercial music through OneMusic, PPCA, and APRA AMCOS. Sonosfera gives you a separate, catalogue-cleared option for eligible Sonosfera playback, with certificate-ready proof.
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Sound familiar?
If you play music in your Australian business, you've probably dealt with at least one of these.
Paying from A$172/year for a OneMusic licence that covers PPCA and APRA AMCOS — but still requires annual renewal
Using consumer Spotify or YouTube — not licensed for commercial venue playback in Australia
Worrying about an APRA AMCOS or PPCA inspection and a fine of thousands of dollars
Playing the radio while ads interrupt your clients' experience
Here's what most Australian businesses do
None of these are great options. You're either overpaying, taking a risk, or settling.
Annual fees, venue-size calculations, 25% Australian content rule — still complex
Not licenced for business use — you're breaking their terms of service
Ads interrupt clients, or dead silence kills the atmosphere
Imagine if it were simpler
What if your background music came with clear catalogue proof and no playlist hassle?
Press play with Sonosfera catalogue proof for Australia
Music that matches your brand — morning to close
Reduced OneMusic, PPCA, and APRA AMCOS admin for Sonosfera tracks.
One simple price. Cancel anytime.
That's exactly what Sonosfera does.
Why Australian Businesses Choose Sonosfera
Unlike Spotify or Apple Music, Sonosfera is built specifically for commercial use, with clear catalogue scope and business features designed for Australian venues.
Clear Catalogue Scope
Every Sonosfera catalogue track is cleared for covered business playback in Australia, with certificate-ready proof for inspections.
Simple Setup
Get started in minutes. Works on any device — computers, tablets, smart TVs, or dedicated players.
Multi-Location Ready
Manage music across all your locations from one dashboard. Perfect for café chains, salon groups, and franchises.
How music licencing works in Australia
Two organisations. Two invoices. One big hassle.
Australia's music licencing system requires businesses to deal with two separate collecting societies — for different rights over the same song.
Recording rights
PPCAThe Phonographic Performance Company of Australia licences the sound recording — the actual audio file you're playing, as produced and owned by record labels and artists.
Covers: recorded music (CDs, streams, digital files)
Who pays: any business playing commercial recordings publicly
Typical small business cost: A$170–A$400/year
Billing: annual, based on venue type and size
Composition rights
APRA AMCOSThe Australasian Performing Right Association / Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society licences the underlying composition — the melody and lyrics as written by the songwriter.
Covers: the written composition (melody, lyrics, arrangement)
Who pays: any business performing or broadcasting music publicly
Typical small business cost: A$150–A$350/year
Billing: annual, separate from PPCA
Since 2018, PPCA and APRA AMCOS have offered a joint licencing programme called OneMusic. It's one invoice rather than two — which is genuinely simpler. But it doesn't eliminate the underlying complexity: annual fees, venue-size calculations, category classifications, and a 25% Australian music content requirement all still apply.
Small salon / retail
~A$172/year
Café / restaurant
A$250–A$600/year
Gym / fitness studio
A$300–A$700/year
Sonosfera instead
A$39.99
per month + GST
Catalogue playback covered
Perfect for your business
Catalogue-Scoped Background Music for Every Australian Venue
Hair Salons
Your clients arrive expecting a feeling, not just a cut. Sonosfera schedules itself — calm before 10am, energy by noon, wind-down by close. You don't touch it.
Barbershops
Music in a barbershop is part of the culture. It should feel deliberate. Legal music that earns its place in the room.
Cafés & Coffee Shops
Melbourne café culture runs on atmosphere. Sonosfera keeps the soundtrack sorted — morning calm to arvo energy — without ads interrupting your regulars.
Spas & Wellness Centres
You've built a sanctuary. One wrong track — an ad, a chart hit, a jarring transition — breaks it in seconds. Sonosfera keeps treatment rooms in their own world.
The science behind it
Music Drives Real Business Results
Decades of research prove what great business owners already know — the right music keeps customers happy, spending, and coming back.
2–10%
increase in customer spending
Journal of Consumer Research
40%
longer average dwell time
Milliman (1982, 1986) tempo studies
84%
of customers say music improves their experience
Mood Media global survey
Powerful features for business
Music That Makes Your Clients Stay Longer
Your Brand, Visualised
Audio-reactive backgrounds pulse and breathe with every beat — turning your waiting room screen into an ambient experience your clients notice.
The Right Mood, Every Hour
Playlists matched to your business type and time of day. Morning calm for a spa opening, upbeat energy for a Saturday afternoon salon — already curated for you.
Set It Once, Forget It
Tell it your business hours and AI handles the rest — morning, lunch rush, wind-down. Your music matches every moment without you touching it.
For businesses that want more
Music Made For Your Brand. Nobody Else’s.
Everything in our Standard plan — plus music that sounds like you. AI-generated tracks that capture your brand’s personality, energy, and atmosphere. A bespoke library built just for your business.
We Learn Your Brand
Tell us about your business, share your website, and pick the vibe you're going for. We do the rest.
Tracks Built Around You
Every track is crafted to match your brand's energy — the right tempo, mood, and feel for your specific space.
Rights-Cleared. Fully Yours.
Your custom library is private to your business. No other venue will ever play the same music.
A$45/month · Includes full Standard streaming + bespoke custom music
More than background music
The Sonosfera Feeling
“The right music doesn't just fill silence — it transforms the entire feeling of your space.”
The Sonosfera philosophy
Fair questions, honest answers
“But is the music actually good?”
Every track is composed by professional musicians and curated for commercial spaces. Tap play above to hear for yourself — no sign-up needed.
“Will my clients notice it's not Spotify?”
Your clients hear atmosphere, not brand names. Background music works best when it sets the mood without drawing attention — and that's exactly what this is built for.
“What if I want specific artists or songs?”
You can request music types, moods, and genres through your dashboard — and your feedback shapes what gets added next. Specific chart songs aren't available due to licencing, but you'll always have the right atmosphere for your space.
Three Steps to Business Atmosphere
Choose Your Business Type
Select your venue type and get playlists optimised for your industry and customer demographics.
Set Your Schedule
Configure your business hours and AI automatically adjusts the music mood throughout the day.
Play With Clear Catalogue Scope
Stream Sonosfera catalogue music to any device. Clear licensing scope, no extra catalogue admin, just great atmosphere.
3 min
Average setup time
Scope
Catalogue proof
24/7
Music streaming
A$39.99
Per month, per zone
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between PPCA and APRA AMCOS?
Every commercial recording of a song contains two separate sets of rights: the sound recording (owned by the record label or artist, managed by PPCA) and the underlying composition — the melody and lyrics — (owned by the songwriter, managed by APRA AMCOS). When you play music in your business, you need to pay both organisations separately, or use the combined OneMusic licence.
What is OneMusic Australia and how does Sonosfera fit beside it?
OneMusic Australia is a joint licencing programme run by PPCA and APRA AMCOS that issues a single combined licence to businesses. It simplifies the admin compared to two separate registrations, but you still pay annual fees based on your venue type, floor area, and seating capacity. Sonosfera documents eligible catalogue playback separately from PPCA/APRA AMCOS repertoire, while outside music remains separate.
Does Sonosfera satisfy the 25% Australian music content requirement?
The 25% Australian music content rule applies to businesses that hold a OneMusic licence and play commercial recordings. Sonosfera catalogue playback is documented separately from OneMusic-managed commercial recordings; outside music and mainstream repertoire remain separate.
Is Sonosfera legal for business use?
Yes, for eligible Sonosfera catalogue playback in supported commercial settings. Unlike Spotify or Apple Music, Sonosfera is built for business use and gives you certificate wording that explains the catalogue scope; outside music remains separate.
How is this different from Spotify for Business?
Sonosfera includes the eligible Sonosfera catalogue rights position in one simple subscription. Clear catalogue-scope documentation, no hardware requirement, and purpose-built features for commercial venues.
Which Australian businesses are exempt from music licencing?
Very few businesses are fully exempt. Generally, a business is only exempt if music is incidental rather than deliberate (e.g. a radio audible from a neighbouring shop), if the venue is a private residence, or if the music is performed live under certain community or educational exemptions. Nearly all commercial premises — cafés, salons, gyms, retail shops — require a licence if they deliberately play music for customers.
What equipment do I need?
Any internet-connected device works — computer, tablet, smart TV, or dedicated media player. Just connect to your existing sound system.
Can I use Sonosfera across multiple locations?
Absolutely. Sonosfera is priced per independent zone (A$39.99/month + GST each). A zone is one independent stream, such as reception, treatment room, dining room, or lobby. If two rooms always play the same stream together, they can usually share one zone; if they need independent control, count them separately.
How can it be so much cheaper than OneMusic?
Sonosfera focuses on its own catalogue instead of mainstream repertoire, so the cost is predictable and the certificate scope is clear. The traditional route (OneMusic small licence + Spotify) costs A$32+/month; Sonosfera starts at A$450.
What happens when I sign up?
Create your account (30 seconds), pick your business type, and start listening. No credit card needed. The whole process takes about 3 minutes.
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