Saturday 8 July 2006

Pub singalong is flop of the pops

Some might say playing Mariah Carey songs is a crime in itself. But for Lisa Worrall, the proprietor of The Vine Tavern in School Street, Mosborough, the offence was so serious she ended up being taken to the High Court. The reason? She was caught playing hits including "Someday", "Emotions" and "Endless Love" without a licence.

The court heard Worrall has now brought her licence up to date, but a top judge ordered her to pay £1,428 in legal costs to music royalties collectors Phonographic Performance Ltd or PPL. Worrall, who was not present in court and was not represented, must pay the bill within 14 days.

Lindsay Lane, counsel for PPL, said one of their inspectors called at the premises in October last year and heard tracks from Mariah Carey`s Greatest Hits album including "Make It Happen" and "Dream Lover" being played, even though no licence was in force.

A PPL spokesman said: "Whenever you play a sound recording in public, there are two separate licence fees to be paid. PPL distributes its licence fees to record companies, recording artists and musicians, and the Performing Rights Society collects a separate licence fee which they distribute to composers and music publishers."

"A licence is required for any event except a family or domestic gathering, such as a wedding reception or birthday party. PPL sometimes waives fees for charity events."

(Sheffield Today - Mariah Connection)



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