What a DJ pool subscription does not cover is the place where you play. The venue, event, radio show or livestream needs its own public-performance licence where the law requires one. This page sets out both parts, with the wording of the Bangerz Army terms and conditions as published on 7 November 2026 and checked on 13 November 2026.
How is the music on Bangerz Army licensed?
The Bangerz Army terms name the licences that cover the songs in the catalogue. Section 9.2 says that "Bangerz Army holds a multi-territory licence through ICE Services (Licensr), which licenses the mechanical and performing rights in the ICE Core repertoire", and that "Performing rights in the United States are licensed through ASCAP."
Two rights are at stake when a track is downloaded, according to the same section. Mechanical rights cover the copy of a song made when you download it. Performing rights, also called communication to the public, cover the song when it is sent to you over the internet.
The terms also say what those licences do not promise. Section 9.3 says they "are not a warranty that every work in the Arsenal is cleared in every territory or for every possible use", and that "Where we become aware that a work in the Arsenal falls outside the scope of our licences, we remove it."
Does a DJ pool subscription cover the venue where you play?
No. A DJ pool subscription covers your copy of the track and your use of it in your sets, not the public performance at the venue, event, broadcast or stream. Section 9.4 of the Bangerz Army terms says the subscription "does not license the venue, event, broadcast or stream on which you perform."
Where the law of the country requires a public-performance, broadcast or webcast licence from a collecting society, section 9.4 says "obtaining that licence is the responsibility of you or of the venue or platform, not of Bangerz Army." Before the gig, ask the venue, the event organiser or the platform who holds it.
What are you not allowed to do with DJ pool files?
You may not pass Bangerz Army files on to anyone. Section 8.2 of the terms forbids reselling, redistributing, sublicensing or sharing them with non-subscribers, uploading them "to other pools, marketplaces, or public file-sharing services", and scraping the catalogue with automated tools beyond the bulk download the app offers.
The same rule works the other way. A pack of a pool's tracks posted for free on a file-sharing site or a forum was uploaded against that pool's terms, so downloading it gives you no licence to play those files.
Is a DJ pool legal compared with Spotify or YouTube?
A DJ pool gives you files you are licensed to play in your sets. A consumer streaming account gives you personal listening only. Spotify's and YouTube's own rules on recording, ripping and public use are quoted and linked in Why not DJ from Spotify or YouTube?. The other legal sources, buying tracks per file or getting promos from artists, are compared in Where do DJs get their music?.
How do you check that any DJ pool is legal before you pay?
- Read its terms before you pay. Look for a section that says what licence your subscription gives you, and for how long.
- Look for how the music is licensed. A pool that serves major-label songs should say which rights it clears and through whom, as section 9.2 of the Bangerz Army terms does.
- Check the price against the catalogue. A pool charging far less than the market for a full chart catalogue deserves a closer look at its terms.
- Check the venue side. Whatever the pool, ask the venue or event whether it holds the public-performance licence.
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FAQ
Is it legal to download music from a DJ pool?
Yes, when the DJ pool licenses its music and you use the files as its terms allow. At Bangerz Army, section 8.1 of the terms licenses each member to download tracks and use them in their own DJ performances and private practice while the subscription is active.
Does Bangerz Army license the music in its catalogue?
Yes. Section 9.2 of the Bangerz Army terms says it holds a multi-territory licence through ICE Services (Licensr) for the mechanical and performing rights in the ICE Core repertoire, and that performing rights in the United States are licensed through ASCAP.
Do I need a licence to DJ in public with music from a DJ pool?
The venue, event or platform may need one. A DJ pool subscription does not license the venue, event, broadcast or stream where you play. Where the law requires a public-performance or broadcast licence, section 9.4 of the Bangerz Army terms puts that licence on you, the venue or the platform.
Can I share or sell tracks from my DJ pool?
No. Section 8.2 of the Bangerz Army terms forbids reselling, redistributing or sharing tracks with non-subscribers, and uploading them to other pools, marketplaces or file-sharing services.
About the author
Kim, Bangerz Army team. Every quote on this page comes from the Bangerz Army terms and conditions, last updated on 7 November 2026 and checked on 13 November 2026. This page explains what the terms say. It is not legal advice for your country or your event. See the Bangerz Army plans.
