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N.B. This chart is NOT a complete guide to licensing requirements for schools. If you need a complete guide, visit www.licensing-copyright.org.
| Some activities requiring a licence | PUBLISHER | CCLI | CLA | ERA | PPL | PRS |
| E.g. Starshine Music (Member, Music Publishers Association) | Christian Copyright Licensing | Copyright Licensing Agency | Educational Recording Agency | UK Record Industry | Performing Rights Society | |
| Musical - full or part performance including producing video or audio recordings of the musical | YES | |||||
| Photocopying (incl. OHPs), manual or electronic reproduction of a wide range of hymns, carols and songs used during concerts, assemblies &/or for acts of collective worship. | Yes - if not a PRS member | YES | ||||
| Photocopying of all other material from music publications | YES | |||||
| Organizing a school play, (except musicals) an end of term concert or recital involving live or recorded music that is attended by family or friends | YES | YES | ||||
| Recording a radio or television broadcast for educational purposes | YES | |||||
| Photocopying articles from magazines or journals, or photocopying extracts from text books (except for music / song lyrics) | YES | |||||
| Playing a radio or tape/CD player in administration offices or staff rooms | YES | YES | ||||
| Creating and storing on computer the school's own hymn book or carol/song sheet | YES | |||||
| Creating and storing on computer the school's own hymn book or carol/song sheet | YES | |||||
| Producing video or audio recordings of a school carol service or other religious/seasonal festival to circulate to parents | YES |
| Do we have to pay a licence fee if we have a PRS and/or CCL licence? | Yes. 'Block' licences which your school/group/LEA may have do not cover performances of musicals, licences for which are only available from publishers. Performing Starshine musicals without permission from Starshine Music is illegal. |
| Can we charge for tickets? | Schools are allowed to make a ticket charge or ask for donations in order to cover the cost of putting on productions or concerts. This includes costs of materials, licence costs, costumes, props, programmes etc. |
| Do we have to pay a licence fee even if we allow free admission? | Yes. The writers are entitled to receive a fee for use of their work whether admission is charged or not. |
| Do we have to pay a licence fee as we make a collection but donate it to a charity? | Yes. The writers are still entitled to receive a fee for use of their work even if a charitable donation is made. |
| Do we need a licence for our dress rehearsal? | No. - Starshine Music does not charge for dress rehearsals. |
| What about videoing and/or sound recordings? | small licence fee is charged depending on the number of recordings made. |
| How do I find out how much a licence will cost? | You may request a quote online by:- a) completing the form at Performing Licence Application Form. b) you may print the form and send it to us or c) telephone us at 01323 764334 |
| How do I apply for a performing licence? | You may apply online by:- a) completing the form at Performing Licence Application Form. b) you may print the form and send/fax it to us, c) telephone us at 01323 764334 or d) complete the application form in the Director's score and send/fax to us. |
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