The scheme covers mechanical (making copies of the music) and synchronisation (using music with visuals) rights. The inclusion of lyrics (Karaoke and MIDI), musical notation (MIDI) are also covered for on screen reproduction.
To apply you must complete the SG6 application form and return it, along with your payment, to us.
£500 (+ VAT) as a non-returnable advance payment.
This covers an initial level of royalties which are expected to accrue and will be offset against subsequently accrued royalties.
If you store music on servers, a further non-returnable advance payment is required as detailed below:
| < 5000 |
£1000 |
| > 5000 |
Negotiable |
Charges payable for use of our member's music are as follows:
Audio only clips
(up to 30 secs) |
3p |
Audio-visual clips
(up to 30 secs) |
3.5p |
Audio only tracks
(up to 5 mins) |
10p |
Audio-visual tracks
(without lyrics - up
to 5 mins) |
11p |
Karaoke tracks with still
images & lyrics |
12p |
Karaoke tracks with moving
images & lyrics |
13p |
| MIDI files |
15p |
Application form and payment sent to MCPS ---> MCPS process form and payment ---> Clearance granted.
Visual images of a sexual, violent or political nature. Advertisements or sponsorship messages. Premium Products (please refer to the SG3 scheme). Use of music subject to First Licence Refusal. Implication of approval or endorsement by the writer or performer of the music. Online distribution. Recordings of shows or excerpts from shows. Arrangements and adaptations.
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Contact us by email or on T: 020 8378 7500
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