Performing rights society 2 (Sorry)

[Ajaysdisco]

I didn’t want to hijack the other thread as this isn’t about ProDub but more on PRS, I was wondering who is responsible for getting hold of a PRS licence?

The reason why I ask is I have had an enquiry from a shop which is interested in hiring me to play background music for a couple of hours.
Am I right in saying the shop would be responsible for getting hold of the licence and they would be liable if they didn’t?

[Ecstatic Events]

I'm sure YOU would be liable under the act. But Im not certain.....

[mattydinx]

From what I understand, if the shop plays background music (even the radio) they are required to have a PRS license.

I would assume that you'd be covered under their license for the job they've asked you to do. Your best bet is to firstly find out whether the shop has a license, then contact the PRS to make sure everything is above board.

[Creature]

If they hold a PRS licence and they have booked you and you are on there premises, then you will be covered. If you are setup outside there premises you wont be.

[Ajaysdisco]

Thanks for the info :beer1:

[funkymook]

A quick look on the PRS website shows an additional cost for one-off in-store events - I'd check with them just in case what you are doing doesn't come under the PRS classification of background music.

[Ajaysdisco]

Ok, thanks for the info.
I fully appreciate what the PRS do but there’s so many different licences.

[nisfo]

From how I see it.....

PRS for the Venue.

Pro-dub for the transmitting source.

Where ever you are playing, get a Pro-dub. Don't chance it ;)

The big boys will always find a way to prosecute and make an example of those found guilty....:eek:

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

I think I'm going to cry....

[Corabar Steve]

Pro-dub for the transmitting source.
NO!

ProDub only relates to copying.

(the clue is in it's name Pro Dub = Professional Dubbing licence)

FFS! How hard is it to grasp????

[nisfo]

NO!

ProDub only relates to copying.

(the clue is in it's name Pro Dub = Professional Dubbing licence)

FFS! How hard is it to grasp????


Sorry....

Most are running from digital media now (no hard copy >> CD's - Vinyl). Should have added that bit.....lol

[Kernow]

Sorry....

Most are running from digital media now (no hard copy >> CD's - Vinyl). Should have added that bit.....lol

PPL will also need to be considered
http://www.ppluk.com/en/Music-Users/Playing-Music-and-Videos-In-Public/Shops--Stores/

which covers the store.............., however if what you are doing is a one-off
"DJ Presentation" there is an additional tariff.
http://www.ppluk.com/files/tariffs/PPLPP001.pdf

If it's a large store, the potential audience, especially with extra attractions, could easily mean the higher end of this. :(

[Ajaysdisco]

O dear, not another Produb debate!! :eek:
I thought this might get complicated, I will have get in touch with PRS and see what they say, I was hoping for a simple answer, e.g. you need X, Y or Z licence but there seems to be many variations.

[supersound]

Dub be good to me.

ste Take a chill

I used to do store promotions and their radio prs license covered me for that as I was working off CD at the time.

Paul

[funkymook]

O dear, not another Produb debate!! :eek:
I thought this might get complicated, I will have get in touch with PRS and see what they say, I was hoping for a simple answer, e.g. you need X, Y or Z licence but there seems to be many variations.

It isn't that complicated.

ProDub shouldn't come into it (if you need it you'll have it already).

Call PRS and explain what you are doing and they'll advise you if you need the one-off event add-on to the shops PPL.

The only complication I can see is if the shop doesn't hold a PPL licence at the moment.

[Corabar Steve]

Dub be good to me.

ste Take a chill

I used to do store promotions and their radio prs license covered me for that as I was working off CD at the time.

Paul
What has what you were using got to do with a PRS licence, or a PPL one for that matter?

[axeman]

im staying out of this one...lol

[Kernow]

What has what you were using got to do with a PRS licence, or a PPL one for that matter?
Exactly !! :)
If you're using recorded music, in whatever format, they both apply.
PRS & PPL are also seperate entities so you'll need to speak, and probably obtain licences, from both :(