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Can I show a video that contains copyright music at a paid event?

For example if I own a gym that people pay a membership fee (or pay per class) and I want to have a class as part of my gym that is lead through a video that contains copyright music. I know I have been to classes at the gym where the instructors use copyright music (I don't know if that is legal either). I am not talking about selling a video, I am talking about displaying a video at a venue that charges a fee to come in.

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Answer 1

The gym SHOULD have a license for such a use of music, but it will likely NOT allow them to show it publicly.

Answer 2

Technically the RIAA and the MPAA would like to call it copyright infringement but I think you can still show a video for now as long as you aren't charging a fee just to watch the video. With DRM and other things being forced by the RIAA/MPAA I wouldn't be surprised if this eventually becomes copyright infringement.

Answer 3

Technically its a violation but I don't see why anybody would object. Its free advertising.

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