05 May 2024

“Grand rights” generally refer to “dramatic” performing rights. This includes but is not limited to, performances such as musical compositions in a dramatic setting in its entirety, where there is narration, plot and/or costumes and scenery, as well as operas, operettas, ballets, musical comedies. The copyright owner(s) has the exclusive right to issue licenses and collect fees for such rights. The use of such musical works, not in its entirety or in a non-dramatic public performance is not considered Grand Rights.