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'Performing Rights'-Infringment?
As a 'Barber', does playing the radio while cutting hair infringe the performing rights society? put simply, do I need a license to have the radio on?.
This, being in Scotland, means possibly just under Scottish law.
Would be grateful for any help!
This, being in Scotland, means possibly just under Scottish law.
Would be grateful for any help!
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.The MCPS-PRS represents the whole of the UK; and yes a PRS licence is required if a barber wishes to have a radio on in his premises for the benefit of his customers...
http://www.mcps-prs-alliance.co.uk/whoareyou/P ages/default.aspx
http://www.mcps-prs-alliance.co.uk/whoareyou/P ages/default.aspx
To the best of my knowledge, performing rights legislation is common to the whole of the UK.
I used to know a guy who worked for the PRS, visiting premises and confirming that they had the relevant licence. Pubs and hairdressers were always the first places he checked.
Yes, you need a licence. It costs �64.37 per year:
http://www.mcps-prs-alliance.co.uk/SiteCollect ionDocuments/PPS%20Price%20Guides/hairdresser_ Priceguide0501.pdf
Chris
(PS: That answer assumes that you're playing music. If your radio is tuned to Radio 4 or 5 Live, you won't need a licence)
I used to know a guy who worked for the PRS, visiting premises and confirming that they had the relevant licence. Pubs and hairdressers were always the first places he checked.
Yes, you need a licence. It costs �64.37 per year:
http://www.mcps-prs-alliance.co.uk/SiteCollect ionDocuments/PPS%20Price%20Guides/hairdresser_ Priceguide0501.pdf
Chris
(PS: That answer assumes that you're playing music. If your radio is tuned to Radio 4 or 5 Live, you won't need a licence)
Buenchico, I will have known the guy you know who worked for PRS, I did the same job for 30 years! I'm posting this because I wish to correct your message that states that if you only play Radio 4 or 5 Live a PRS licence is not required. It is.
Copyright music is used on every BBC radio station. The only way to authorise public performance is by a PRS licence.
Copyright music is used on every BBC radio station. The only way to authorise public performance is by a PRS licence.
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