There are two (2) main licenses - APRA-AMCOS and ARIA that allow staff and students to copy and communicate sound recordings for educational purposes.
These licenses cover music labels and companies registered with Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA), Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners' Society (AMCOS), and Australian Record Industry Association (ARIA).
NOTE: An AFTRS Event means an event organised or authorised by AFTRS, including live musical performances by students or staff, as long as no entry fee is charged.
| Type of Music Recording | What does the License Allow? | Special Consideration Notes | Can I use Music Recordings? |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Audio Recordings of APRA-AMCOS works and ARIA sound recording in any format |
|
Must be for educational purposes. |  |
| Video Recordings of APRA-AMCOS works and ARIA sound recording in any format |
|
Must be for educational purposes. |
|
| A combination of audio and sound recordings of APRA-AMCOS works and ARIA sound recording in any format |
|
Must be for educational purposes. | |
| Music recordings downloaded under different license agreements (eg. iTunes) |  |
||
| Copying or recording non APRA-AMCOS works or ARIA sound recording | |
||
| Public performances of music or sound recordings where a fee for entry is charged | |
||
|
Performing any musical work with new or substituted lyrics |
|
||
| Copying or performance of music (sound or video) in relation to Grand Right Works (e.g. Cats, Evita), Choral works of more than 20 minutes, Dramatic Works or Ballet. | |