My event will involve playing copyrighted musical works and movies, what should I do to ensure that my event does not violate copyright laws?
My event will involve playing copyrighted musical works and movies, what should I do to ensure that my event does not violate copyright laws?
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To ensure that your event does not violate copyright laws, you should first obtain the appropriate rights and licenses from the copyright owners. To determine what type of licenses or permissions are needed, it is recommended to contact a specialist in music rights or film/TV clearance. Furthermore, prior to the event you should put contracts or agreements in place with all vendors who will be playing pre-recorded music and movies. In these contracts you should make sure to clearly specify how long each video or audio selection can be used for and any limits as to what versions can be played (i.e. whether edited versions are acceptable). It is also recommended that written evidence of these permissions/licenses be collected prior to setting up your event by keeping emails from labels/publishers acknowledging their approval of your use of musical works and movies at the event.
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My event will involve playing copyrighted musical works and movies, what should I do to ensure that my event does not violate copyright laws?
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You should ensure that you have the necessary permissions and licenses from the copyright owners in order to lawfully play copyrighted musical works and movies at your event. You can do this by checking that any performers or creators have given their approval, obtaining blanket permission from a collecting society, such as PPL PRS Ltd in the UK, or seeking an optional licence from the relevant rights-holder.
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