I've heard that i need to apply for more than 1 licence. Is it a legal requirement to purchase these licences? If so, has anyone ever been prosecuted for failing to do so. Quite frankly, I think it's scandalous and would do pretty much anything to avoid adding to my business overheads. I'd like to think that by playing music to my customers, I am infact giving the artistes etc free advertising of their recordings which is increasing their sales revenue. I'm hoping for a loop-hole to avoid payment.
2006-09-28 20:09:05 · 11 answers · asked by The Scarlet Kipper 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
Many stores sell non-copyrighted music which can be freely used in soundtracks, background music etc.
2006-09-28 20:32:59 · answer #1 · answered by monkeymanelvis 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, I have not heard you need more than one license, but I have knowledge that you must obtain 1 license, which is provided by your governing council.
I am unsure if it changes in different boroughs, but I was told by my local nail shop that they were asked to pay around £300 a year.
You can be prosecuted if you fail to have a license and it is something they are cracking down on.
The inspectors on behalf of the council operate in the same way as TV licence inspectors, but they come plain clothed and then after obtaining evidence proceed to tell you what you need to get etc.
I totally agree with what you have said, this country is becoming diabolical, but I hope this is of help to you.
2006-09-29 03:45:32 · answer #2 · answered by daintyangel05 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are in GB and you have a alcohol license you should have had to fill in a part of your application concerning background music. You still have to pay The Performing Rights Society a monthly fee which covers all music, if you don't they will eventually come after you.
2006-09-29 03:23:27 · answer #3 · answered by ffiondove 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should try asking this question over at www.nightclub.com at least you should get some good answers from over there if you are looking for serious answers. What about satellite radio or just using a regular radio station that plays music.
2006-09-29 03:42:35 · answer #4 · answered by prcsdime 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if this is a question from someone in the uk, entertainment license's don't exist anymore since the new license laws came out in november 05, what you need to do is go over your license see what that says and talk to your solicitor as they should be able to sort it out, you must of reviewed your license in nov 05, like late licensing its in your license agreement if your open late, also what sort of music, jute box, piped etc? talk to your solicitor thats the best thing and he'll prob apply through the courts to add it to your license.Hope that helps!
2006-09-29 03:43:53 · answer #5 · answered by yoyoknickers2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Using a Creative Commons license will make it legal, and free. Go to: http://www.creativecommons.org/
Try also:
http://www.jamendo.com/
http://www.ccmixter.org/
2006-09-29 03:12:34 · answer #6 · answered by sangheilizim 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
PRS http://www.mcps-prs-alliance.co.uk/DocsRepository/1772/Rest%20and%20Cafe.pdf
2006-09-29 03:33:09 · answer #7 · answered by jayktee96 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What jurisdiction are you in? I cant help you if I dont know where you are!!!!
However try the worldwide PRS people
2006-09-29 03:32:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stop asking the same godamn question.
2006-09-29 03:29:56 · answer #9 · answered by AaronO 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
<>Where is your restaurant (city, state, country)?
You might find this site interesting:
http://www.restaurant.org/pdfs/legal/musiclicensing.pdf#search='license%20to%20play%20music%20in%20restaurant'
2006-09-29 03:19:17 · answer #10 · answered by druid 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋