What happened with the PPCA Nightclub, Dance and Dance Party tariff review?
GROUND TO REVIEW On 8 October 2004, PPCA referred to the Copyright Tribunal its proposed licence scheme, relating to the granting of licences for the use of protected sound recordings in nightclubs, and at dances and dance parties. The reference was given the file number CT2 of 2004. Click here to view a copy of the proposed licence scheme which PPCA has referred to the Tribunal. In May 2004, PPCA wrote to its nightclub, dance and dance party licensees, and trade organisations representing these licensees, informing them of its intention to review the structure of its current Tariff “E” and the rate payable for the use of protected sound recordings in nightclubs, and at dances and dance parties. PPCA invited the licensees and organisations to participate in a consultation process in respect of its review of Tariff “E”. PPCA reviewed approximately 35 written responses, and licensees raised issues such as their capacity to pay an increased rate, and the fact that not all licensees are op
