Is Shoutcast free?

Matt Oastler · 26th September 2006, 09:42

Hi - Sorry, Im a complete novice and I just wanted to check that Shoutcast is free to broadcast on?

I really appreciate people taking the time to help - what an ace community

Evil Lu · 26th September 2006, 10:14

Yes, if you are your own server. (see the 'sticky' posts on how to do this)
No, if you choose to use a streamhost. (see http://radiotoolbox.com/hosts/ )

Matt Oastler · 26th September 2006, 11:12

Thats very cool, thanks a lot for your help

BELLonline · 26th September 2006, 12:15

It is free to use Shoutcast, but if you want to play commertially available music legally, then you might want to search around these forums for info on licensing - not that many people bother..

Pacino · 26th September 2006, 15:28

what do you mean by "commertially available music"?

BELLonline · 26th September 2006, 15:35

It should have said 'commercially'

I probably didn't phrase it very well - I just mean music that someone else owns the copyright to. You will either need a license or permission from the label to play the music.

If you are playing your own/friends music or hosting talk shows then there is no need for licensing.

There are some discussions on this forum as well as http://forums.streamsolutions.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=503

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26th September 2006, 10:14	#2
Evil Lu Forum Maitresse Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: I'm hiding under your bed Posts: 2,974	Yes, if you are your own server. (see the 'sticky' posts on how to do this) No, if you choose to use a streamhost. (see http://radiotoolbox.com/hosts/ )

26th September 2006, 11:12	#3
Matt Oastler Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 7	Thats very cool, thanks a lot for your help

26th September 2006, 12:15	#4
BELLonline Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 254	It is free to use Shoutcast, but if you want to play commertially available music legally, then you might want to search around these forums for info on licensing - not that many people bother..

26th September 2006, 15:28	#5
Pacino Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 21	what do you mean by "commertially available music"?

26th September 2006, 15:35	#6
BELLonline Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 254	It should have said 'commercially' I probably didn't phrase it very well - I just mean music that someone else owns the copyright to. You will either need a license or permission from the label to play the music. If you are playing your own/friends music or hosting talk shows then there is no need for licensing. There are some discussions on this forum as well as http://forums.streamsolutions.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=503