APRA blitz

The Australasian Performing Right Association Limited (APRA) is writing this week to a number of ADAVB members reminding them that if they want to play music in their surgeries they must obtain the copyright owner's permission. In the majority of cases this requires payment of an annual APRA licence fee.

APRA is a non-profit association of songwriter and music publisher members. APRA collects royalties on behalf of its members by issuing licences to users of copyright music.

Licence applications and further information can be obtained on the APRA website or by calling its Client Services Department 1300 852 388, (email licence@apra.com.au). The web address is http://www.apra.com.au/music-users/default.asp