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22nd Jan, 2007 at 4:31pm
 
Hi,

I wondered if you got stung with having to pay royalties for the songs you play ?

Also, if somebody has a great track that they wanted you to have in your collection & then for you to play it "on air" - is this allowed or does it infringe copyright legislation ?

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Reply #1 - 22nd Jan, 2007 at 5:52pm
 
Good question Oldrocker, I was wondering to...
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Reply #2 - 22nd Jan, 2007 at 6:22pm
 
Hi there Jim,

I've been in discussion with the relative bodies that govern such things for over a year or so now. Internet Radio is an extremely new medium and as is the norm in such things, the legalities are far behind the technology*. Another 'review' of the current legalities is due very soon (or so I was told upon my last contact). Once the position becomes clearer, I will know myself.

In the meantime, a lot of the artists featured on S.A. are extremely happy that they are been given (any) airtime. And with over fifteen-odd-thousand stations on the ShoutCast platform alone (plus, very importantly, I don't make a penny from doing this) leaves us way down the list. After say, YouTube and the numerous file-sharing / swapping communities out there.

Incidently, legal dealings are run by jurisdiction above all else. Our American cousins are far better equipped to deal with such things and have several organisations that deal exclusively in licensing for Internet Radio Stations.

As and when things develop, I'll be sure to post.

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*Did you know that up until very recently, it was illegal to copy a CD into mp3 format (or any other format, for that matter) in the UK ? You would need a 'dubbing license'. The law governing this dates back to 1911 ... Lips Sealed
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Reply #3 - 22nd Jan, 2007 at 6:38pm
 
Interesting to see that our avant-guarde Europeens cousins really have out-dated laws against internet brodcasting!
On thing is sure, let us know if something changes!
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Reply #4 - 23rd Jan, 2007 at 8:58am
 
mmm ... interesting !

Blimey ! Didn't know that about MP3's !!

Sure looks like the law isn't keeping up with technology .... ah unless it's to do with catching people for speeding ... 'cos there's money in it for the "polis" and the government !!!
Of course, the real criminals seem to get off with a slapped wrist !!

Oh dear .. I've digressed somewhat !!
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Reply #5 - 17th Apr, 2007 at 9:06pm
 
I read an article today about a lawsuit regarding the royalties payed by streaming broadcasters...It was not good for them. I don't know what it means for a station like SA. Keeping my fingers crossed nothing changes.





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Reply #6 - 18th Apr, 2007 at 9:16am
 
Groovinpict wrote on 17th Apr, 2007 at 9:06pm:
I read an article today about a lawsuit regarding the royalties payed by streaming broadcasters...It was not good for them. I don't know what it means for a station like SA. Keeping my fingers crossed nothing changes.





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Hi there Groovinpict,

I'm certain that you're refering to the recent movements across the pond regarding fees that Internet Radio Stations should pay. I'll post more when I return from holiday. In the meantime, have no fear, this does not affect S.A. in any way at all ...
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