There is no background music in the store, but we play music when we demonstrate speakers and stereo systems. Do we need a TONO agreement?

Yes, all public use of music requires an agreement with TONO. This applies regardless of how the music is played and the amount of music used. You can see pricing information and sign an agreement here at tono.no.

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– Without collective management, we are all weaker

Despite good growth in both members and revenue, there has been unrest recently. Some have announced their transition to sister societies, while others have threatened to do so...

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THE INVISIBLE CONTRACT

This is the CEO of TONO, Karl Vestli,'s commentary article in TONO's annual report. The total payout amount ended up 4 percent lower than in 2024. This is not due to weaker revenues - on the contrary...

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TONO's annual meeting 2026

TONO's annual meeting 2026 will be held on June 9 at 5:00 PM at Sentralen at Øvre Slottsgate 3 in Oslo. The meeting will also be held digitally, with the option of full participation from home. Doors open at 4:00 PM....

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TONO is closed – reopens May 18th

If you have something on your mind that you would like to discuss with TONO, you can send an email during this period, which will be answered as soon as we return. Members when...

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Annual summary 2025 with the chairman and CEO

Read also: Here is TONO's annual and transparency report for 2025 https://youtu.be/Ir1uwfAMSi4

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