Online radio, need some queries answered

[Calum_]

Hello, i'm thinking of creating my own online radio station, its already popular ( about 10 users listening now ) and i would like to make sure i'm doing legal here.

Do i buy a license or something to broadcast music, which the fee's go to the Artists etc?

Well, please help

Best Regards,
Calum Wood
eRadio/EvolvedIRC
SpikeHost.net
Calumwood.net

[Calum_]

Bump

[DJ Digio]

Yeah, I'm wondering this too. Do you need a license to Broadcast your music?

[Wavestreaming]

Yes you do..

Depends which country you are in...

[DJ X]

I don't know, I don't use a license and I live in the States.

[DJ Digio]

Do you need a license if your in the UK (United Kingdom)?

[NJK]

if you stream music with copyrights on it - yes you need a license

if you stream independant groups and have an agreement with them or you have a talk radiostation you don't have to pay.

[Wavestreaming]

For the UK check out:

http://www.mcps-prs-alliance.co.uk/ :-D

[djmastermind]

The rules/laws vary depending on the source location.

For folks in the U.S.A. (and others wanting a good read), try this for starters (http://www.shoutcast.com/download/broadcast.phtml#copyright).

For a more definitive answer, please consult legal assistance.

Please see this thread (http://forums.winamp.com/showthread.php?threadid=144074) for royalty options via SWCast.