Performing rights fees

Peter88

Hi,

Not sure where to post this.

I live in a 'retirement complex', we used to call them old peoples homes.
All the residents have their own 'flat' and TV with licence (or not according to choice).
Once a week we get out a projector and watch a DVD in our community lounge. This is attended by RESIDENTS only.
We are currently paying 'performer rights' a fee for doing this.

My 'argument' is that the lounge is not a public place but a shared private room. As such I think we should not need to pay.

There is no TV in the lounge.

Any help please?

[Deleted User]

I doubt you'll get anywhere with this, particularly because the fee is already being paid.

Moneymaker

"If film screening is an incidental activity (e.g., your organisation is a care home, school, bar, etc.) you will be expected by most distributors to obtain an ‘umbrella’ (or blanket) licence. The latter will cover you for a set period of time – usually a year – for as many screenings as you carry out, provided all the films are handled by that distributor. The cost of an umbrella licence will depend on the size of your venue and number of shows you put on."

Read PDF document here: http://bffs.org.uk/export/sites/bffs_site/pdffolder/IP_finaleditwebdoc.pdf