As the owner of a small radio station, I plan to play live recordings of some street artists during a specific program. How should I handle any copyright considerations?
As the owner of a small radio station, I plan to play live recordings of some street artists during a specific program. How should I handle any copyright considerations?
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You must obtain permission from the copyright holders in order to play any recordings of street artists on your radio station. This typically involves filling out paperwork, negotiating royalty rates, and possibly offering some form of compensation to the copyright owners. You should contact the performing rights organization in your region for more information on how to go about acquiring this permission.
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As the owner of a small radio station, I plan to play live recordings of some street artists during a specific program. How should I handle any copyright considerations?
user
In order to handle any copyright considerations, you will need to acquire the necessary licenses. You will need to get a license from the performing rights organizations (e.g. ASCAP and BMI) for public performances of the songs, as well as obtaining permissions or rights directly from the owners of sound recordings and masters (labels). Additionally, you may need a synchronization license for your commercial purposes if it involves broadcasting in movies or television shows. Make sure you check all applicable laws before playing any content on your radio station.
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