Copyright - Basic facts about Copyright

Performers' rights

Performing artists are granted rights lasting for 50 years in relation to:

• broadcasting and recording of their live performances;
• copying, distribution, renting and lending of recordings of their performances; and
• broadcasting, and other communication to the public by electronic transmission (including in on demand services) of sound recordings of their performances; and,
• playing in public sound recordings of their performances.

These rights are related to copyright and similar considerations to those outlined above apply to those using material protected by performers` rights and to performers wishing to enforce their rights.