Anyone know what the LAWS are on performing songs by bands?

Will4u2 · 07-03-2009, 07:57 PM

Anyone know what the LAWS are on performing songs by bands?
I mean, when I was in the world performing/singing in bars and such... it didn't mattter... but if you're performing Third day, sanctus Real, Casting Crowns...etc... what are the laws on CHARGING/selling tickets... TAKING OFFERINGS??

I never joined the musicians union... but if you are a member does that get you outta royalty payments? To me they're really a rip-off (so I've heard). You pay them for nothing. (So I've heard)

Anyone know?

roscoestring · 07-03-2009, 11:49 PM

I would be most interested in knowing this too. I once worked at a theme park that (I believe) paid a fee to be allowed to legally have groups perform there and play others copyrighted material. Could someone be sued over performing a song by Thrid Day without thier permission? Regardless of accepting payment for your performance, could you be doing something illegal?

Will4u2, what musicians union are you talking about?

OiBoyz · 07-03-2009, 11:59 PM

I found an interesting article about recording cover songs.

And some info from CCLI