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Starshine Music
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Copyright and Performance Licence Guide

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
****          
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.
  ****        
Photocopying of all other material from music publications 
****          
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 
        **** ****
Recording a radio or television broadcast for educational purposes
      ****    
Photocopying articles from magazines or journals, or photocopying extracts from text books  (except for music / song lyrics)
    ****      
Playing a radio or tape/CD player in administration offices or staff rooms
        **** ****
Creating and storing on computer the school's own hymn book or carol/song sheet
  ****        
Producing video or audio recordings of a school carol service or other religious/seasonal festival to circulate to parents
  ****        

 

In other words, you need the following cover in relation to Starshine music products 
(or any similar publisher):

1.  For performances of musicals (complete or in part) you need to apply for a licence directly to Starshine Music.
     Charges vary according to venue, audience figures, charges made etc., but are usually between £10 and £32
     for the first performance (approx. $14 to $40, depending on exchange rates)
2.  For public performances of songs you need to apply directly to Starshine Music.  (Ditto, between £3 and £9 -  
     $5 - $14 approx.)
3.  If you wish to photocopy our scripts you need to purchase a photocopy master directly from Starshine Music. This provides you with unlimited copying for your own school/group.
4.  If you wish to photocopy/OHP song items from our books (music or words)  you need a CCLI licence,
     and enter the details on your current CCLI worksheet.  
5.  If you wish to photocopy any other items from our books you need to contact us for permission.
5.  If you wish to make any form of recording of any of our material you should a) contact us for permission,
     b) hold a CCLI licence, and c) enter the details on your CCLI worksheet.

If you don't already hold a CCLI licence, the price is very reasonable.  Contact them here:   www.ccli.co.uk

Performing Licence Application At-a-glance Guide to Licensing Licensing Copyright Copyright Licensing Organisations

Another useful source of information can be found at - http://www.nodanw.com/copyright/index.htm