The Truth About Music Licensing at Live Events

In this episode of The Event Pro Show, Seth Macchi sits down with Michael Farrell, Director of Development at Van Wagner, to unpack one of the most misunderstood areas of live events and corporate meetings: music licensing. Michael shares how licensing impacts everything from walk-in music and playlists to live performances and streamed content, while explaining the legal and financial risks many planners overlook. The discussion also breaks down common misconceptions around Spotify, venue responsibility, and public performance rights. If your events use music in any capacity, this episode offers useful knowledge that could help you avoid expensive mistakes and better protect your organization.

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