There is a very helpful article from Programming Librarian <https://programminglibrarian.org/articles/sounding-streaming-can-libraries-legally-stream-music-during-public-programs>, just published in June, about this very topic -Kathleen _________________________________________ Kathleen M. Folger, Electronic Resources Officer University of Michigan Library 312 Hatcher North Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1190 V:(734) 764-9375 F:(734) 764-0259 kfolger@umich.edu <kfolger@umich.edu> On Wed, Aug 2, 2023 at 1:39 PM Steven K. Bowers via Michlib-l < michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
Hello everyone,
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.
The library was looking at this site: https://cloudcovermusic.com/music-licensing-guide/when-is-it-legal/
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.
Thanks for any feedback you may have. Time is of the essence!
Sincerely,
-Steve
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