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Post by Serge Freeman on Jan 29, 2017 18:52:23 GMT 1
I've got a question. Can small businesses like local shops or cafes play Spotify music? If not, how can somebody stop them from doing it? If yes, than they're probably playing hit playlists non-stop, and that may affect the charts a lot. What do you know about it, guys?
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Post by ManicKangaroo on Jan 29, 2017 19:35:59 GMT 1
It is illegal to play music via Spotify in public.
If caught the business would be heavily fined
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Post by TheThorne on Jan 29, 2017 19:42:09 GMT 1
Most shops/pubs in UK use a kind of mock radio station that just pumps music to them and then they slip in ads and announcements. I know a lot of pubs used personal ipods as well but they tend to use mp3s they have downloaded not sure if they use Spotify but it would be pretty easy to get away with for small pubs. They need to pay PRS to do this though in all cases.
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Post by Serge Freeman on Jan 29, 2017 21:18:28 GMT 1
It is illegal to play music via Spotify in public. If caught the business would be heavily fined How can they get caught? And who checks it? |
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Post by ManicKangaroo on Jan 29, 2017 21:23:27 GMT 1
The PRS perform regular checks
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Post by Serge Freeman on Jan 30, 2017 18:56:08 GMT 1
hmm... I'm really curious how it happens in real life.  Somebody just shuts down laptop/locks smartphone, and that's it, no evidence, nothing. |
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Post by TheThorne on Jan 30, 2017 19:38:48 GMT 1
Yeh but they are like restaurant critics, you might not know there is one in your premises. Basically they will go past premises that could have music and if they are not registered they will try and catch them playing music and if they do, they have to stop playing music, join PRS or be fined a lot!
Then even if you are registered they will make random secret visits to make sure you aren't breaking any rules.
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Post by raliverpool on Jan 30, 2017 19:50:03 GMT 1
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Post by ManicKangaroo on Jan 30, 2017 20:21:33 GMT 1
Yeh but they are like restaurant critics, you might not know there is one in your premises. Basically they will go past premises that could have music and if they are not registered they will try and catch them playing music and if they do, they have to stop playing music, join PRS or be fined a lot! Then even if you are registered they will make random secret visits to make sure you aren't breaking any rules. Exactly. We have had secret PRS visits in our stores. |
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Post by borneoman on Jan 30, 2017 21:51:29 GMT 1
is that everywhere in the world or only uk??
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Post by TheThorne on Jan 30, 2017 22:35:48 GMT 1
is that everywhere in the world or only uk?? I know US has something similar, think it's even more expensive there , don't know about the rest of Europe but most countries probably do |
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Post by Serge Freeman on Jan 31, 2017 17:07:23 GMT 1
Oohh I want that job - going to cafes and restaurants and listening to the music!  |
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Post by Serge Freeman on Jan 31, 2017 20:10:36 GMT 1
Still have questions though! How do they prove it's Spotify playing and not an owners' compilation? Can you play the album you purchased (NOW compilation for example)? Can you play a hit radio station in the cafe/shop? What is the cheapest way to play hits in the cafe/shop? |
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Post by TheThorne on Jan 31, 2017 20:47:24 GMT 1
Still have questions though! How do they prove it's Spotify playing and not an owners' compilation? Can you play the album you purchased (NOW compilation for example)? Can you play a hit radio station in the cafe/shop? What is the cheapest way to play hits in the cafe/shop? no idea yes yes There are different rates due to size of business,what the music is for etc www.prsformusic.com/users/businessesandliveevents/musicforbusinesses/pages/default.aspxIts on this link if you search £160 per annum for a very small shop |
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Somebody just shuts down laptop/locks smartphone, and that's it, no evidence, nothing.
