jusblaze246
Strictly speaking USA laws....... I'm totally new to the "getting paid" thing for djing ANYTHING. I own (or should I say, paid for all of my albums, all burned from my own, purchased cds, and my own paid for mp3s)....If I want to advertise in print, flyers, etc., do I need to join a union, pay ASCAP dues? Or is that covered by the clubs I may play? What about if it is an advertised Rave type situation? (private party)....I realize I am unlikely to be "raided", but I would HATE to be sued for 10 mil. over my own mistake......Anyone, with knowledge on this, I wound appreciate your thoughts, experiences, etc.....Thanks Fam.!!!.... =D
Posté Thu 21 Jun 12 @ 12:08 am
pskeens
Playing at PRIVATE parties which would be Birthdays, Graduations, Weddings, etc. you do not need anything other than pay taxes on your earnings.
Playing in a club is a PUBLIC place of business. For playing private labled music in a public venue typically the club is responsible for paying these fees and not the artist or DJ.
Remember you do not own the music you only have the right to play and listen to it privately (or Private Party)
Playing in a club is a PUBLIC place of business. For playing private labled music in a public venue typically the club is responsible for paying these fees and not the artist or DJ.
Remember you do not own the music you only have the right to play and listen to it privately (or Private Party)
Posté Thu 21 Jun 12 @ 6:32 am
tayla
Put a search in for this subject, you will find a lot of posts/answers to your questions.
Posté Thu 21 Jun 12 @ 6:36 am
Tear Em 'Up
The venue, here in the U.S., is responsible for all ASCAP/BMI fees. You do not need to join any unions, of course if you are so inclined, you may join one. As I always remind everyone to find a LOCAL lawyer and make sure about any statutes for your area.
Posté Thu 21 Jun 12 @ 6:49 am
beep225
Thank you very much for this thread!
Quick question, just an opinion, would you consider playing for a campus wide college party as a private or public event?
Quick question, just an opinion, would you consider playing for a campus wide college party as a private or public event?
Posté Wed 11 Jul 12 @ 11:40 pm
pskeens
My opinion only:
It would depend on if it was a public or private campus. Public college campus' are paid for by the taxpayers and a private campus is not. I would venture to say that if its a public campus then it would be a public venue. Again this is my opinion only.
It would depend on if it was a public or private campus. Public college campus' are paid for by the taxpayers and a private campus is not. I would venture to say that if its a public campus then it would be a public venue. Again this is my opinion only.
Posté Thu 12 Jul 12 @ 6:19 am
xcakid
All of your questions can be answered here:
http://www.ascap.com/licensing/licensingfaq.aspx
According to ASCAP, one of the major music licensing bodies,
Mobile gig you really should have an ASCAP license at the very least. Now having said that, I have never heard of a DJ getting hassled for not having it. Illegally down loaded songs, yes. Not having ASCAP license, no. That's not to say they won't.
Clubs, bars and other "public" venues should have an ASCAP license. There is an exemptions for house of worship, as well as small bars.
For Rave and such, the promoter, if he is worth a lick and not just some guy with a ton of friends on FB woke up one day and decided to put on a rave/ festival, should take care of this. They have special licenses for these types of events. In my experience, unless you are dealing with big name DJs attending the rave/festival, most promoters forgo the licensing. I could be wrong, but I believe the responsibility of having a license rest on the promoters shoulder.
http://www.ascap.com/licensing/licensingfaq.aspx
According to ASCAP, one of the major music licensing bodies,
Quote :
A public performance is one that occurs either in a public place or any place where people gather (other than a small circle of a family or its social acquaintances.) A public performance is also one that is transmitted to the public; for example, radio or television broadcasts, music-on-hold, cable television, and by the internet. Generally, those who publicly perform music obtain permission from the owner of the music or his representative. However, there are a few limited exceptions, (called "exemptions") to this rule. Permission is not required for music played or sung as part of a worship service unless that service is transmitted beyond where it takes place (for example, a radio or television broadcast). Performances as part of face to face teaching activity at a non-profit educational institutions are also exempt.
A public performance is one that occurs either in a public place or any place where people gather (other than a small circle of a family or its social acquaintances.) A public performance is also one that is transmitted to the public; for example, radio or television broadcasts, music-on-hold, cable television, and by the internet. Generally, those who publicly perform music obtain permission from the owner of the music or his representative. However, there are a few limited exceptions, (called "exemptions") to this rule. Permission is not required for music played or sung as part of a worship service unless that service is transmitted beyond where it takes place (for example, a radio or television broadcast). Performances as part of face to face teaching activity at a non-profit educational institutions are also exempt.
Mobile gig you really should have an ASCAP license at the very least. Now having said that, I have never heard of a DJ getting hassled for not having it. Illegally down loaded songs, yes. Not having ASCAP license, no. That's not to say they won't.
Clubs, bars and other "public" venues should have an ASCAP license. There is an exemptions for house of worship, as well as small bars.
For Rave and such, the promoter, if he is worth a lick and not just some guy with a ton of friends on FB woke up one day and decided to put on a rave/ festival, should take care of this. They have special licenses for these types of events. In my experience, unless you are dealing with big name DJs attending the rave/festival, most promoters forgo the licensing. I could be wrong, but I believe the responsibility of having a license rest on the promoters shoulder.
Posté Fri 13 Jul 12 @ 7:57 am
DJ TAO of TAOTRONX
ASCAP just wrote me back stating...
DJS are not the ones who need the royalty licenses unless the DJS are the one throwing their own event and charging entry fee for it!!!
BARS, CLUBS, PUBS, WEDDING RECEPTION HALLS are the ONES who need the royalty licenses!!!
If the above get busted the DJ does not, etc...
DJS are not the ones who need the royalty licenses unless the DJS are the one throwing their own event and charging entry fee for it!!!
BARS, CLUBS, PUBS, WEDDING RECEPTION HALLS are the ONES who need the royalty licenses!!!
If the above get busted the DJ does not, etc...
Posté Fri 13 Jul 12 @ 9:41 am