Hi,
It seems commercial radio has won a case not to pay copyright fees on streaming of simulcasts, can the same be said for community radio stations?
http://www.smh.com.au/business/musicians-lose-case-over-copyright-fees-for-internet-radio-20120215-1t689.html
Regards
Steven Centofanti
FM107.5 Orange NSW
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PPCA
Hi,
While a new agreement has been reached with AMCOS/APRA with regard to simulcast streaming, are stations required to pay a PPCA fee for this?
Regards
Steve
Copyright Fees
The CBAA is in ongoing negotiations with the PPCA on behalf of members and other community broadcasters. It is anticipated that this Federal Court decision, which is the result of a longstanding legal process, will set a precedent for streaming simulcast services by Community Broadcasters as well.
Formal negotiations for the Community Broadcasting sector have been on hold while this case has been deliberated. We expect to resume that process in the near future and will advise of the outcomes accordingly.
In the meantime, PPCA fees (a pro rata percentage based on annual income, with a minimum base level) for CBAA members are currently half the rate of PPCA fees for non-members.
Amy Moon
CBAA Membership & Development Manager
RE: Copyright fees
Hi Amy,
Thanks for the info, will stations still be likely to have to pay the additional AMCOS/APRA fees associated with simulcast streaming?
Regards,
Steven Centofanti
FM107.5 Orange NSW
PPCA and APRA licensing fees
I'd take that court ruling as applying to both PPCA and APRA, who should both now revise their licensing structure accordingly, likely increasing standard broadcast fees to recoup/allow for stations to broadcast on radio and online. I'd say don't pay additional license fees until they work this out for themselves, they have no grounds to require payment.
Where things still aren't clear are for digital radio licensees who do not simulcast (who in effect broadcast two services), who may be up for a second fee.