30 Apr 2025

Yes, you will still need a COMPASS Public Performance Licence as long as you are playing Copyrighted musical works in the public even if you have a Public Entertainment Licence or an Arts Entertainment Licence.

The Public Entertainment Licence is issued by the Singapore Police Force. This is required under the Public Entertainments Act 1958, for any entertainment that is provided in any place to which the public or any class of public has access, whether gratuitously or otherwise. You may refer to more information at https://www.gobusiness.gov.sg/browse-all-licences/singapore-police-force-(spf)/apply-for-public-entertainment-licence .

The Arts Entertainment Licence is issued by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA). This covers arts entertainment events or activities both indoors and outdoors such as plays, music and dance performances, art exhibitions, variety shows and pop/rock concerts. You may refer to more information at https://www.imda.gov.sg/regulations-and-licensing-listing/licence-for-the-provision-of-arts-entertainment .