'Performing Rights'-Infringment?

[chetfan]

As a 'Barber', does playing the radio while cutting hair infringe the performing rights society? put simply, do I need a license to have the radio on?.
This, being in Scotland, means possibly just under Scottish law.
Would be grateful for any help!

[kempie]

The MCPS-PRS represents the whole of the UK; and yes a PRS licence is required if a barber wishes to have a radio on in his premises for the benefit of his customers...

http://www.mcps-prs-alliance.co.uk/whoareyou/P ages/default.aspx

[Buenchico]

To the best of my knowledge, performing rights legislation is common to the whole of the UK.

I used to know a guy who worked for the PRS, visiting premises and confirming that they had the relevant licence. Pubs and hairdressers were always the first places he checked.

Yes, you need a licence. It costs �64.37 per year:
http://www.mcps-prs-alliance.co.uk/SiteCollect ionDocuments/PPS%20Price%20Guides/hairdresser_ Priceguide0501.pdf

Chris

(PS: That answer assumes that you're playing music. If your radio is tuned to Radio 4 or 5 Live, you won't need a licence)

[chetfan]

To Kempie & Buenchico.
Many thanks indeed for your answers,
this is a tremendous help for me, and a
great 'site' for people like me.
Thanks again to the two of you!!!

[Yorkie580]

My local barbers worked out that it was cheaper to get a small faltscreen TV with freeview and play the music channels...

[kempie]

Yorkie580 - I cannot fathom how the requirement to pay for a PRS licence and a TV licence works out cheaper than paying for a PRS licence alone.

[Yorkie580]

Neither can I - but he was shaving the back of my neck with a razor at the time so I didn't really want to argue!

[Markandshez]

�60 for playing a radio without detachable speakers - the money a barber makes I am sure they can afford the PRS

[Papaleekie]

Buenchico, I will have known the guy you know who worked for PRS, I did the same job for 30 years! I'm posting this because I wish to correct your message that states that if you only play Radio 4 or 5 Live a PRS licence is not required. It is.
Copyright music is used on every BBC radio station. The only way to authorise public performance is by a PRS licence.