Topic: New type of DJ Licence - "Produb"

[philsmove]

reproduced from the ceroc Scotland form with permission of Barry

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for all you fellow & aspiring DJ's out there that are running from laptop etc.. you need to be aware of a new licence named "Produb"

http://www.prsformusic.com/users/mus...ubLicence.aspx

whilst it is not compulsory you need to be aware of the following:

"In very simple terms the ProDub Licence allows an individual to copy music they own onto various formats and devices, such as from their CDs to their laptop, for the purpose of using that device or format to undertake professional or semi-professional performances, such as those undertaken by DJs, karaoke jockeys, fitness instructors, performers etc."

the following is also very interesting to note too

"When you purchase recordings, for example CDs from a record store or downloads from a legitimate online music service, you are only buying the right to listen to these recordings for private and domestic uses. This is why these recordings normally state that any unauthorised copying, hiring, broadcasting, etc of them is not permitted. If you therefore wish to make copies of these recordings for the purpose of carrying out performances such as DJing or conducting fitness classes or any other public performance, then you need to obtain a licence, which in these circumstances is the ProDub Licence"

the site is very informative and has are very good FAQ's section.

It is also interesting to note that you don't need to licence every year - it is only necessary when you want to make further copies - which most DJ's will do, there are also considering a lower tier.

Hope this proves informative & useful

[John Gimber: Webmaster]

Jeez more taxes on having a good time.

Why the hell doesn't the government just leave us the f**k alone - if having a fine time was cheap there would be less people having a wild time and getting themselves into trouble.  GRRR!

[philsmove]

Why the hell doesn't the government just leave us the f**k alone -

John Calm down 

It is not a tax and it has It nothing to do with the  Goverment

the PRS are a ‘not for profit’ oranisation. Full details  on their web site

http://www.prsformusic.com/aboutus/pages/default.aspx