Conference
A conference is an event where people gather to discuss a specific topic or field, share knowledge, and exchange ideas. Typically, a conference consists of lectures, presentations, and discussions. The event is advertised as a conference or seminar.
If you are organizing a conference and music is played at the beginning, during, and/or during breaks of the event (e.g., background music or a live performance by a singer/band), you will need a public performance license for the music. The licensing agreement for publicly performing musical works at a conference must be finalized at least 2 working days before the event. The amount of the licence fee depends on whether admission to the event organised is for a fee or free of charge.
For conferences with paid admission, the licensing fee is 0.5% of ticket sales, but not less than €10 per event day.
For conferences with free admission, the licensing fee is €10 per event day.
The agreement does not grant the right to organize events that are essentially concerts or entertainment events significantly centered around music. Such events require a separate license (see concerts and other music-related events).
Note: The license fees mentioned here do not include VAT, which, according to the Value-Added Tax Act, will be added by EAÜ. The VAT amount will be calculated on the EAÜ commission fee and shown as a separate line on the invoice issued by EAÜ.
No later than 14 days after the event, a financial report must be submitted, and in the case of a live performance (a band or artist performs), a repertoire report as well. Based on the received reports, a license fee invoice will be issued.
These licensing fee rates are valid until December 31, 2025.
Contact persons for the EAÜ public performance licensing department

Siim Jõgioja
Public performance of musical works; live performance, concerts (region: Tallinn), licensing

Kadri Järvelaid
Public performance of musical works; live performance, concerts (outside of Tallinn), licensing