Royalties Payable for Public Performance of Musical Works in Commercial Establishments and Other Public Locations

This paper discusses: Basic terms in the field of copyright and related rights, author and his basic characteristics and powers and holders of related rights and their powers, as an introduction to the topic; Public performance of musical works as a legal regulation; What, where and how is performed in public; What is the royalty payable for public performance in commercial and other public venues and is such royalty always payable to copyright and related rights holders; Examined are rulings of the ECJ related to the public performance of musical works in commercial and other public locations; Relevant conclusions and recommendations on the subject are made.