Copyright Compliance in Programme Making
Understanding the “layer cake” of multiple copyrights which can go to make up a radio programme.
This podcast follows on from the talk given by media lawyer Andrea Martin at the AIRPI meeting in Galway last June. For informational purposes only, it is not a substitute for legal advice. What are the multiple layers of “underlying copyrights” which may exist in a typical radio programme? What rights do composers and performers of music have in respect of programmes which include their work? What are the compyright implications when an interviewee breaks into song? What is the role of collections agencies such as PPI, IMRO and MCPS? And does a radio station’s existing agreement with these agencies also cover independent productions?