Hi

I wonder if any one has good knowledge of the Performing Rights Act.

My understanding is that private functions, birthday parties, weddings etc are exempt from requiring a licence.

I also understand that Educational premises are exempt when the performance is part of the national curriculum or being performed by a pupil or teacher at an event attended by teachers and pupils and those directly involved with the establishment.

But as school discos are usually ticketed events and are not performed by a teacher or pupil, where do these stand?

Strictly speaking it sounds like a Performing Rights licence should be acquired?

Or is there something I have missed, some kind of other loop hole.

Thanks in advance

Nathan