As an organizer of a commercial event, I plan to play multiple copyrighted musical works and movies at a large public event. However, due to the short notice and limited budget, I am temporarily unable to obtain their authorization. What should I do to avoid penalties?
As an organizer of a commercial event, I plan to play multiple copyrighted musical works and movies at a large public event. However, due to the short notice and limited budget, I am temporarily unable to obtain their authorization. What should I do to avoid penalties?
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You may wish to consider using music and movies from YouTube’s library of free, Creative Commons licensed content as an alternative. You could also consider renting the necessary licenses from one of the many royalty-free production music and video libraries available.
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As an organizer of a commercial event, I plan to play multiple copyrighted musical works and movies at a large public event. However, due to the short notice and limited budget, I am temporarily unable to obtain their authorization. What should I do to avoid penalties?
user
In this situation, it is advisable to consult the copyright owners directly and explain your situation. Ask for their permission and provide them with copies of your event details (including location, timings etc.) so that they can make an informed decision. This will prevent any unexpected liability in case authorities receive notice of Copyright violation from these companies/agencies. In addition, you could also ask nearby establishments if they may be willing to play the audio/visual through their own system without charge as an alternative way of avoiding penalty fees.
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