Duplication of audio CD and CD-ROM
The musical works embodied in each audio CD have been registered with various authorities such as PPL (Phonographic Performance Limited), MCPS (Mechanical Copyright Protection Society) and PRS (Performance Rights Society). As such they are subject to strict international copyright laws and reproduction management, which means that any duplication, 'ripping' or transfer is illegal - do not copy your audio CD or allow others to do so. Please note that packs of additional rehearsal CDs may be purchased from SongZone. SongZone CD-ROMs are sold to the purchaser under licence which permits transfers to multiple PC systems within a single school or organisation.
 

Reproduction of lyrics, sheet music and script
Lyrics, sheet music and scripts are copyrighted works such that any unauthorised reproduction is illegal under international law. As holders of the original copyright, SongZone Music Publishing grants certain exemptions to this as detailed below. Schools and other organisations that do not possess a current CCLI licence but wish to reproduce lyrics, sheet music or scripts should contact SongZone.

Exemptions permitting limited reproduction

● SongZone lyrics, sheet music and scripts may be reproduced within an educational organisation for teaching purposes. To assist in this, PDF files of lyrics, sheet music and scripts, along with Microsoft PowerPoint presentations of lyrics suitable for OHP projection are available on an optional CD-ROM.

● SongZone permits limited reproduction of sheet music to facilitate page turns for performance.

● Purchasing organisations possessing an appropriate CCLI licence (Christian Copyright Licensing Ltd) may reproduce sheet music and lyrics providing use of songs is logged on returns to CCLI.

Public Performance of Songs
Performances of SongZone songs on school premises which are attended by anybody other than staff and pupils are deemed public performances. This principle applies to any other organisation inviting others to performances, regardless of whether admission fees are charged or not. Schools and other organisations performing music in public normally hold a PRS licence permitting them to do so, in which case all local procedures should be followed for reporting SongZone song use. Schools and other organisations not holding a valid PRS licence should contact SongZone directly.
 

Public Performance of Shows
An initial public performance licence is issued with the purchase of each show. The licence is limited to use within a single school or organisation for a specified show and expires 12 months from the date of purchase. Purchasers may undertake any number of public performances of the same show during this period. The licence may easily be renewed on expiry by purchasing an extension from SongZone. Shows must not continue to be performed in public without a current licence. Each show requires a separate licence.
 

Recording of SongZone Songs
Anybody wishing to make sound recordings of SongZone songs must obtain permission from SongZone in the first instance and apply for an appropriate MCPS licence (details may be found at www.prsformusic.com). SongZone backing tracks are the mechanical property of an associated organisation (SongZone Records) and must not be embodied in any sound recording unless licensing arrangements have been agreed with both SongZone Music Publishing and SongZone Records.
 

Videoing of SongZone Shows/Songs
Videoing of performances of SongZone songs and shows (and subsequent non-commercial broadcasting/webcasting) for archival purposes or non profit-making distribution within the purchasing school or organisation is permitted providing authorisation has been obtained from SongZone in the first instance. Videoing for commercial or profit-making ventures is strictly prohibited unless prior licensing arrangements have been agreed with both SongZone Music Publishing and SongZone Records.

Copyright is our livelihood - please respect it at all times