News for local groups
Music Licence
The Government has amended the Copyright,
Design and Patents Act 1988 on 1st January 2011 and has
removed the current exemption enjoyed by charities and non-profit
organisations from the requirement to obtain a music licence from
the PPL (Phonographic Performance Limited) for the playing of
copyright music to the public.
The law changed on January 1st 2011 but PPL is
giving a grace period of one year for charities to allow them time
to adjust to the new arrangements.
PPL and PRS for Music are developing a pilot
joint licensing scheme for community buildings after detailed
discussions and negotiations with charities and their
representative organisations.
Contact
Tel: 01304 872314
Email: policy@dover.gov.uk
