You will need this licence if you intend to use music protected by copyright for live music performances at community events. It also covers making audio recordings of your performances at these events, making audio copies for practice and rehearsals, and printing off copies of original print music to supplement your performances and practice.
This licence is only available to Community Music Groups, which means an individual band, choir, ensemble or performance group that:
- has public performance of music as its primary purpose
- is operated not for profit
- consists of only amateur, unpaid participants (other than any conductor or band leader)
- exists with the aim of developing musical learning
- is led by experienced music educators
- is conducted with open and inclusive participation
- has joining fees that are conducive to open and inclusive participation.
