Royalties and Fairs, Festivals or EventsRoyalties: Paying the Piper (Reprinted with permission.)Almost all published music is protected by copyright and enforcement of these copyrights is growing more stringent. Organizations like ASCAP (American Society of Composers and Publishers) are beginning to police festivals and similar special events to ensure compliance with the law. While most professional musicians are already covered by dues to ASCAP, most amateurs are not. If they perform any music which has been previously published and/or recorded, royalties must be paid or the performer and the festival are liable to lawsuits. The same holds true for playing recorded music. Royalties must be paid regardless of the non-profi t status of the festival or its organizers, a change enacted in the 1978 revision of the copyright law. Ignorance of the law, once considered an excuse by the courts in music copyright matters, is no longer acceptable. |
Planning a Successful Event, 2. Organizing 3. Fundraising 4. Corporate Sponsorship 5. Promotion 6. Buying Media 7. Setting the Image of the Event 8. Operating 9. Buying Music Acts 10. Grounds Attractions 11. Sound, Lighting & Staging 12. Sample Artist Contract and Rider 13. From the Entertainers View 14. Backstage Hospitality 15. Talent Contests 16. Queen Contests 17. Parades 18. Horse Events 19. Rodeo's and Horse Events 20. Farm Youth Program 21. Choosing a Carnival 22. Concessions 23. Legalities and Risk Management 24. Event Insurance 25. Royalties 26. Location/Physical Facilities 27. Grounds and Facilities 28. Office and Staffing 29. Tractor Pulls 30. Estimating Crowd Attendance 31. Festival Evaluation 32. Event Impact Studies 33. Conclusion, Final Word 12 Ways to Kill an Event Bibliography: Sources and Contributors Acknowledgements |
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