Vladukraine Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 Hello everybody. We have a Led Zeppelin tribute band here in Ukraine, and we need get copyright (permission) to play their music live. And I don’t know whom should I contact to get this permission. Maybe some of you might know. Thx in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Snrub Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 I don't know how it works in Ukraine, but in other countries you don't actually need permission from the band. You just need to pay a licensing fee, which is done through a performing rights organization (such as ASCAP or BMI). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stryder1978 Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 PERFORMING A COVER SONG LIVE: The rock band or solo performer does not need a license to perform a cover song live. It is the club, restaurant, or concert venue that is supposed to obtain a license or licenses for generally hosting music performances, which includes the live music as well as the recorded music they play over the sound system. These are licenses from PROs, or performing rights organizations, namely ASCAP, BMI, SESAC. These organizations sell licenses on their websites. They also send agents to clubs and restaurants to try to get them to buy a license. Sometimes a venue or store will tell you that you cannot play any cover songs. This means they have opted not to buy any music performance licenses from the PROs. If you are told this, you must be very careful not to play those songs. Do not try to sneak them in. If you are planning a residency or major tour where you will be renting venues, and you plan to play cover songs, part of the planning should be to be sure each venue has proper licensing. Also, if you are planning a show or repertoire that is wholly or mainly cover songs, you should check with the applicable PRO to see if they insist you have a license. If the venues you play have licenses, you are covered. If you are producing your own shows at locations without licenses, you may need to obtain a license. Granted, most cover bands do not bother with any of this and simply forge ahead and play the cover songs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfgang J. Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 I’m writing my second (German) novel at the moment. For that it is essential that (as a great Led Zeppelin fan) I may quote a few lines from “Stairway to heaven”. My detective will remember the first two lines and later come across a sheet of paper with lines 3 and 4. Will I need a licence for just quoting these four lines? May I use the quotation free of charge? Best and thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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