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Live performance & events in Malaysia
Live shows without backing tracks may be MACP-forward; with tracks, add PPM/RPM. Event classes differ from restaurant mechanical seats.
Three things to remember
- Number / status: Use MACP live / event / featured rows for the tariff year; stack recording bodies when tracks are used.
- Who to pay: MACP · PPM + RPM. Keep the invoice / licence in the premises’ name and address.
- Not this: A final invoice from Thon · legal advice · collecting for CMOs. Verify before you wire.
Know the number · 2026-08-10
No public tariff yet — Use MACP live / event / featured rows for the tariff year; stack recording bodies when tracks are used.
Who to pay
- MACP — Live / featured musical works · site
- PPM + RPM — If recordings / stems are played
Proof — what to keep
- Event licences
- Set list if requested
- Organiser entity papers
Legal basis
- Copyright Act 1987
- MACP event tariffs
- PPM/RPM event practice
Live-only vs tracks
MACP FAQ: pure live without recorded tracks can be MACP-only; add doors when stems play.
Not café seats
Do not budget a concert with restaurant mechanical maths.