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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Generally, venues that promote live performances would have licenses with the major music companies (ASCAP, BMI, etc) that would permit performers and bands to perform those pieces. Venues could include in
the contract that it is up to the performer to secure a license to perform the music they plan to perform. However, to be safe from possible infringement claims, any venue hosting live musical performance should have a blanket license from one of the major
music license companies.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Th difference between live performance and recorded is that there are some exemptions available for licensing of some types of live performance – unfortunately, most situations where a performer is paid would
not be included in those exemptions whether it is a library paying or a concert promoter (the law is pretty clear that if the performer is paid the performance does not count as “non-profit”). If the performer provided the performance for free, and the performance
occurs in front of a live audience then there may be an exception under 17 USC 110(4)
</span><a href="https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/17/110"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/17/110</span></a><span style="font-size:14.0pt"> (for example, a high school jazz band plays for free at a library outdoor
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Section 110(5) provides an exemption for music or broadcasts played over a standard device such as a radio or tv. A library could likely turn on a radio to the classical music station for patrons to enjoy.
Depending on the size of the library, there are limits to the number of speakers a library can use for this type pf play, and the statute does not address outdoor applications, except that the purpose of this exception is to permit the ability of people to
turn on radios in public without fear of copyright infringement. However, this exemption is dependent on the use of equipment of the type used in the average home – so the use of anything but a basic consumer sound system is generally the basis for a denial
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">In general, copyright requirements for music performance are extremely rigid. There are not many applicable fair use options when it comes to music performance.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Depending on the library type, they may try working with their municipality or their parks and rec department- which may have a license for outdoor performance of music. There may be an opportunity for a collaboration.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</b>Deb Hemmye via Michlib-l<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Friday, August 4, 2023 11:52 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> Mary Harrison <mary@colomapubliclibrary.net><br>
<b>Cc:</b> Michlib-L <michlib-l@mail3.mcls.org>; Steven K. Bowers <sbowers@tln.lib.mi.us>; Steven Bowers <sbowers@tln.org><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [Michlib-l] Public Playing of Music<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">I'm wondering if there is a difference between bringing in a musician or group to play music vs. playing a CD or streaming music. The latter seems more like showing
a movie, whereas the former seems more like having a drama play or a puppet show or something. Does anyone else see this difference, or am I creating one where none exist?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">To you question, no, I have never considered purchasing a license to be able to play a CD in the background of a library program. We were going to start streaming
Freegal at our Art Gallery openings, so I'm interested in hearing what the verdict is.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><em><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black">Deb Hemmye (she, her, hers)</span></em><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><br>
</span><span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black">Library Director</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><br>
</span><span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black">Huntington Woods Public Library</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><br>
</span><span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black">26415 Scotia Road</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><br>
</span><span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black">Huntington Woods, MI 48070</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><br>
</span><span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black">248-543-9720, ext. 686</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">"Mary Harrison" <</span><a href="mailto:mary@colomapubliclibrary.net"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">mary@colomapubliclibrary.net</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">><br>
<b>To: </b>"Steven K. Bowers" <</span><a href="mailto:sbowers@tln.lib.mi.us"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">sbowers@tln.lib.mi.us</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">>, "Steven Bowers"
<</span><a href="mailto:sbowers@tln.org"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">sbowers@tln.org</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">>, "Michlib-L" <</span><a href="mailto:michlib-l@mail3.mcls.org"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">michlib-l@mail3.mcls.org</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">><br>
<b>Sent: </b>Wednesday, August 2, 2023 1:54:49 PM<br>
<b>Subject: </b>Re: [Michlib-l] Public Playing of Music<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Is the event outside or inside the library? If outside, then there may be an issue with noise ordinances. If it’s inside, then that seems strange that the municipality is weighing in like that on a library program
unless they are in the habit of providing the library’s legal advice. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Director<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:black">From:</span></b><span style="color:black"> Michlib-l <</span><a href="mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org">michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org</a><span style="color:black">>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Steven K. Bowers via Michlib-l<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, August 2, 2023 1:38 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Michlib-L <</span><a href="mailto:michlib-l@mail3.mcls.org">michlib-l@mail3.mcls.org</a><span style="color:black">><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [Michlib-l] Public Playing of Music<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">I am hoping someone has a quick and easy answer. We have a library with an event this Saturday and they intend to play music publicly. There municipality has just
informed them that they need a license to so so, similar to showing a public movie. It was the library's understanding that as a non-profit they did not have to have a license since it is a free event and they are not profiting from using the music.</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">The library was looking at this site:
</span><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__cloudcovermusic.com_music-2Dlicensing-2Dguide_when-2Dis-2Dit-2Dlegal_&d=DwQFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=sW0QtgsUF_VTgHYbMLAYDX2ikQwQhwFgtcNmyu5STJQ&m=3nR_nrDZUIsygn-74I75tFTrjO0K_eMWvKYuPdqqYbDTCtdaPgFHgdtDRGaKdze3&s=rMTbhr0jxGdDj1esYYdZSXSC9LL6sXr4YD1XrVr04WA&e=" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">https://cloudcovermusic.com/music-licensing-guide/when-is-it-legal/</span></a><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">So, my question, do all of you assume you can play music at events without a license, or do you get the license? The library is fine to do the latter but doesn't
want to get a license if it is unnecessary.</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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The Library Network<br>
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