What should I do to avoid penalties when playing copyrighted musical works and movies at a large public event, such as obtaining permission from the copyright owners or paying for a license?
What should I do to avoid penalties when playing copyrighted musical works and movies at a large public event, such as obtaining permission from the copyright owners or paying for a license?
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In order to avoid penalties when playing copyrighted musical works and movies at a large public event, you should obtain permission from the copyright owners or purchase a license. It is advisable to contact the Copyright owner directly, but if that isn't possible you can apply for a license with organizations such as Public Performance Right for Authors, Composers and Publishers in Music (PPRA/PMAC Q342), Canadian Musical Reproduction Rights Agency (CMRRA/SODRAC M2013) and Movie Licensing USA (MLUSA). These organizations handle licensing of works by various types of users, including broadcasters and others who make public performance. They can provide guidance on terms and conditions associated with the relevant rights.
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What should I do to avoid penalties when playing copyrighted musical works and movies at a large public event, such as obtaining permission from the copyright owners or paying for a license?
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If you are playing copyrighted musical works or movies at a public event, you will need to obtain permission from the copyright owners, or buy a license in order to avoid penalties. Unless the use falls within an exception such as fair use, playing these works without permission is a breach of copyright and could lead to significant financial liabilities.
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