[Michlib-l] Public Playing of Music

[Kate Van Auken]

I believe that if it isn't protected by copyright, you can, but if there is
a copyright you need to get permission.
Kate V

On Wed, Aug 2, 2023 at 1:40 PM Steven K. Bowers via Michlib-l <
michlib-l at 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
>
>
> Steven K. Bowers
> Executive Director
> The Library Network
> (248) 536-3100 x107
> sbowers at tln.org <sbowers at tln.lib.mi.us>
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Kate Van Auken, Director
White Pine Library Cooperative
429 N. State St., Suite 207
Caro, MI   48723
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