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Application for performing rights - Musical
Application for performing rights - Play
COPYRIGHT
PROTECTION:
All the titles in this web site are fully protected
by the Copyright Act and all rights, including Stage,
Motion Picture, Radio, Television and Public Readings
are strictly reserved. Furthermore, no part of these
works may be lawfully copied or reproduced by any means
without prior permission.
PUBLIC
PERFORMANCES:
No public performance, reading or excerpts of a protected
play may be given without the prior consent of the owner
of the copyright. As New Zealand agents for the copyright
owners we issue licenses for non-professional performances
within New Zealand on payment of a royalty productions
fee. Licenses for productions outside New Zealand should
be obtained from the agent covering the relevant country.
CHARITY
PERFORMANCES:
Because the performance is being staged for charitable
purposes, this does not in any way exempt the producer
of the obligation to pay royalties for a production.
Every performance reduces the potential audience and
therefore the earning capacity of the play and the cause
of charity does not excuse infringement of the author's
rights.
PRIOR
CONSENT:
Not all the plays and musicals are released for performance
and it is important that the consent of the copyright
owner or agent, be obtained and the required royalty
fee paid and the license issued before any performance
of a play is given. A willingness to pay the fee and
obtain the license after the event does not render those
organising - and those taking part in - the play, any
less liable for infringement of the copyright law. To
avoid disappointment, written permission should always
be obtained before a society commits to a production.
VIDEO
RECORDINGS:
The copyright laws governing video recording are extremely
complex and it should not be assumed that any play may
be video recorded for whatever purpose without first
obtaining permission from the appropriate agents.
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