do I need copyright permission for my band to perform pop music and make audio clips to promote us?

Answer 1

If you're using other people's material yes.

In the UK it's the PRS and MCPS you need to speak to.
In the USA.
In Europe it's SESAC.

I can't remember the American body. You're best bet is to contact the individual publisher's of the music. Most of these can be found inside the CD sleeve or on their website.

Answer 2

performance rights for most American composers are handled by ASCAP or BMI.

generally rights are payed by the establishment or broadcaster and so they should already have an agreement with ASCAP, BMI or SESAC. As to cutting a CD, this can usually be cleared through Harry Fox Agency for many composers. They will collect an advance royalty based on a minimum distribution of 500. Free distribution still counts for copyright royalty. If you have a recording contract, then these details are handled by your recording label.

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Answer 4

No. As long as you don't SELL the recordings of you doing others material. Giving a cd of you doing copy music to, say, a club owner or agent for bookings doesn't require permission, as long as you don't SELL or ACCEPT MONEY for the recording.