This is the video I had been promising some I'd make. Just a little earlier than planned of course... Here is the information promised in the video- links to bodies who hold copyright and who can "sell" or "grant" licence(s) for "public" performance (even where you HAVE bought a licence):UK: http://www.mcps-prs-alliance.co.ukUS: http://www.ascap.comhttp://www.bmi.comhttp://www.sesac.comThe bodies responsible for "mechanical" licencing:UK: http://www.mcps-prs-alliance.co.uk (again)US: http://www.harryfox.com(but as you will hear these ^ are not as relevant to US, as film MAKERs, not BROADCASTERS)A very fine organisation here in the UK provides information as well as what is called Royalty-free music (that is where the copyright can be purchased DIRECTLY from the musician and permission CAN be granted to USE it (the two types of licences we are interested in STILL apply though!) and their site has wonderful tips on how to do this right: http://www.royalty-free.tvAnd on a in-house promotional note- I first found this issue covered by the excellent kenrg in his piece from last November, but back then I was not worried because we had NOT violated (or had allegations levelled against us) any copyright. Now that it has been alleged I revisited it: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=xI4wyWL...I urge you to watch it. It plays a perfect devil's advocate!

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