digital djs

[dirty_bass]

This is total ass on many levels.
1. A venue pays it`s own public performance license which then goes some way to filling the pockets of PPL.
every DJ is supposed to actually record what they have played that night on paper and then give this to PPL who then reinburse the relevant labels.
2. Very few techno labels are registered with PPL, so it`s doubtful the money you pay for your digital license will actually be recompensating the labels you are playing anyway. you`ll find that a lot of it ends up in the pocket of people like simon cowell and the other big labels.

This is just another bit of pressure from the majors who want your money because they think they are entitled to it regardless if you buy their records or not.
Where did they come up with the 200 quid figure? Did they consult the vast DJ community at all?
Do they even understand the scene in any way, or is it just finance people making these dumb decisions?
What about free tracks?
What about digital promo`s you have been given by X producer?
How will they enforce this?
What about Ableton PA`s? I`ve heard that they count as Digital DJing
The only way to really combat this is EVERYBODY register your techno labels with PPL now. That would really piss them off.

I know for certain if some PPL dope came up to me after I`d Just spent ages packing away my kit at the end of a set, and then askes to look through my PC, the stare I give him alone would be enough to make him run.

[DJ Becka]

I know for certain if some PPL dope came up to me after I`d Just spent ages packing away my kit at the end of a set, and then askes to look through my PC, the stare I give him alone would be enough to make him run.

:lol: :lol: :lol:

[TechMouse]

This is just another bit of pressure from the majors who want your money because they think they are entitled to it regardless if you buy their records or not.
Where did they come up with the 200 quid figure? Did they consult the vast DJ community at all?
Do they even understand the scene in any way, or is it just finance people making these dumb decisions?
What about free tracks?
What about digital promo`s you have been given by X producer?
How will they enforce this?
What about Ableton PA`s? I`ve heard that they count as Digital DJing.

I think it's quite obvious that this licence has been concieved with "wedding DJs" in mind, but will be enforced across the board to maximise revenue. If they can get away with it.

That said, I don't think it will take much more than a couple of test cases for the whole concept to be taken apart in court by any competent IP lawyer.

[dan the acid man]

This is just another bit of pressure from the majors who want your money because they think they are entitled to it regardless if you buy their records or not.
Where did they come up with the 200 quid figure? Did they consult the vast DJ community at all?
Do they even understand the scene in any way, or is it just finance people making these dumb decisions?
What about free tracks?
What about digital promo`s you have been given by X producer?
How will they enforce this?
What about Ableton PA`s? I`ve heard that they count as Digital DJing.

I think it's quite obvious that this licence has been concieved with "wedding DJs" in mind, but will be enforced across the board to maximise revenue. If they can get away with it.

That said, I don't think it will take much more than a couple of test cases for the whole concept to be taken apart in court by any competent IP lawyer.

it's still laughable

[The Overfiend]

I know for certain if some PPL dope came up to me after I`d Just spent ages packing away my kit at the end of a set, and then askes to look through my PC, the stare I give him alone would be enough to make him run.

You want me to do what?

[dirty_bass]

more like this.
I`d need to be held back.

"Phone the ambulance now dave, I just need to speak to this licensing gentleman"

[Jay Pace]

Mr Leathem said the licences were intended to make life easier for DJs, who could buy a single licence instead of having to contact the individual copyright owner of each track for permission.

Ha. Ha. Ha.

Yeah, that pisses me off no end. Having to ring up everyone whose record I intend to play and asking their permission.
This is going to make my life so much easier.

What a tool.

[dan the acid man]

Mr Leathem said the licences were intended to make life easier for DJs, who could buy a single licence instead of having to contact the individual copyright owner of each track for permission.

Ha. Ha. Ha.

Yeah, that pisses me off no end. Having to ring up everyone whose record I intend to play and asking their permission.
This is going to make my life so much easier.

What a tool.

i know, its a bugger ringing all the producers for permission to play their tracks, especially when you change your mind on what you're going to play at the last minute, so mid set, you're franticly trying to ring them at 3am when they're playing a set somewhere too :lol: :lol:

haha, do these people live in the real world