[Michlib-l] Public Playing of Music

[Steven K. Bowers]

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/ | 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 


Steven K. Bowers 
Executive Director 
The Library Network 
(248) 536-3100 x107 
[ mailto:sbowers at tln.lib.mi.us | sbowers at tln.org ] 
[ https://www.tln.org/ | TLN.org ] 
(he/him/his) 
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