Originally Posted by niteshift


Radio stations owning copyright ? I've never heard of that. They pay blanket PRO licence fees for sure. Where and to whom would an internet station pay any fees ? To Bulgaria or Lithuania ?

I think folks are getting confused between radio broadcast proper, and streaming songs from an internet server.

If a so called licence is required, can someone please post a copy of such a licence ? I doubt one exists.

cheers, niteshift


Geoff, in this case I was referring to the "broadcaster" setting up one of these stations on krykey playing his or her own music. If you read carefully, you will see that I also said
Originally Posted by Kevin Edward Rose
... or secure the rights to the music. It suggested that "broadcasters" use Creative Commons music to avoid copyright infringement.
The phrase "rights to the music" was referring to the broadcaster making sure that he or she has the legal permission to play the music.

I've been up for about 24 hours and I apologize if I was not clear. Regardless, the advice to read the fine print and CYA still stands.

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