What is Public Performance of music?

30 Apr 2025

The phrase “Public Performances” usually brings to mind big concerts. But actually under Copyright Law, Public Performances refer to any use of musical works for non-personal, non-domestic and/or commercial purposes.

Examples include Live and Mechanical Music being played in concerts, restaurants, retail outlets, nightclubs, bars, pubs, discotheques, karaoke lounges, roadshows, or any indoor or outdoor events including private company functions and closed-door events.