Difference between revisions of "Performing rights"
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| − | [[Performing rights]] are the right to perform music, literary works (plays, poems, etc.) in public. It is part of copyright law and demands payment to the creator (composer, lyricist, choreographer, playwright, poet, etc.). In the case of published work, the publisher may share in the | + | [[Performing rights]] are the right to perform music, literary works (plays, poems, etc.) in public. It is part of [[copyright]] law and demands payment ([[royalties]]) to the creator (composer, lyricist, choreographer, playwright, poet, etc.). In the case of published work, the publisher may share in the [[royalties]] paid for performances, according to the contractual agreement between creator and publisher. |
| − | In South Africa such rights are handled by the [[South African Music Rights Organisation|Southern African Music Rights Organisation]] ([[SAMRO]]) and the [[Dramatic, Artistic and Literary Rights Organisation]] ([[DALRO]]). | + | In South Africa such rights are handled by two organizations, the [[South African Music Rights Organisation|Southern African Music Rights Organisation]] ([[SAMRO]]) and the [[Dramatic, Artistic and Literary Rights Organisation]] ([[DALRO]]). |
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http://www.samro.org.za/news/articles/performing-rights-unpacked-0 | http://www.samro.org.za/news/articles/performing-rights-unpacked-0 | ||
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Revision as of 20:01, 31 May 2019
Performing rights are the right to perform music, literary works (plays, poems, etc.) in public. It is part of copyright law and demands payment (royalties) to the creator (composer, lyricist, choreographer, playwright, poet, etc.). In the case of published work, the publisher may share in the royalties paid for performances, according to the contractual agreement between creator and publisher.
In South Africa such rights are handled by two organizations, the Southern African Music Rights Organisation (SAMRO) and the Dramatic, Artistic and Literary Rights Organisation (DALRO).
See also:
http://www.dalro.co.za/index.php/about-us/about-dalro
http://www.samro.org.za/news/articles/performing-rights-unpacked-0
Go to ESAT Bibliography
Return to
Return to The South African Context/General Terminology and Thematic Entries
Return to South African Theatre/Terminology and Thematic Entries
Return to South African Film /Terminology and Thematic Entries
Return to South African Media/Terminology and Thematic Entries
Return to The ESAT Entries
Return to Main Page
