The sound of music must be reasonably priced

The sound of music must be reasonably priced

Music is essential in entertainment, branding and public events. It requires a straightforward and reasonable process to access copyright recordings. However, some licensors charge excessively for the right to play music in public. The recent case of Al Hamd Tradenation v Phonographic Performance Limited shows how copyright law balances artistic rights and public access, particularly in regard to public performance licensing. Compulsory licensin…