National Council for Voluntary Organisations Asks for Clarification on Music Licence Costs
Wednesday, July 28th, 2010Yesterday, the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) asked for clarification on music licensing costs
The nation’s Council for Voluntary Organisations has made a call on the executive to explain how much a proposed new music licence will cost the 3rd sector. Comments from 3rd sector minister Angela Smith in parliament on Wed. ( March tenth ) suggested that a prior figure of £20 million every year was “exaggerated” and “out of date”, but a rather more correct number wasn’t provided. Non-profit organisations now pay royalties to the Performing Rights Society for their use of music, nonetheless it has been advised they can be asked to give money to PPL, a group that represents the interests of performers and record corporations.
Stuart Etherington, NCVO CEO, voiced “deep concern” over the plans and the effect they might have on the ability of the 3rd sector to aid disadvantaged folks.
“we’d be delighted to hear of a decrease in the projected £20 million figure and would urge the Office of the 3rd Sector to share any farther info they have on this.” A campaign called never stop the Music has been launched by the organisation, while an accompanying petition has gathered loads of signatures and will run till eighteen July 2010. In any case, better ensure you get proper music licences before playing any music in your business.