Australian Artists Awarded Better Deal for Fitness Class Music
17 May 2010 - Media Release from the Phonographic Performance Company of Australia (PPCA)
Australian recording artists and record labels have welcomed today’s decision of the Copyright Tribunal which will see improved rates paid for licensed music when it is used in fitness classes.
After hearing evidence over five weeks, the Tribunal has ruled on a new fee structure for licensed sound recordings used in fitness classes which will see profit-driven fitness operators pay a new rate of $15.00 per class or $1.00 per attendee in a fitness class.
To view the full version of this media release, click here
- ARV is currently seeking clarification on the applicability of this decision on the operation of fitness classes in local government owned / operated centres.
- Click here to view the article from Australasian Leisure Management
'Fitness Centres Hit by Tribunal Decision on Music Fees' (17 May 2010)
NZRA Southeast Asian Study Tour 2010
It’s been a little over two years since New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA) ran a Study Tour to Victoria. NZRA is now planning another study tour, this time to Southeast Asia on 24 July - 2 August 2010.
Please find links below to the registration form and a business case template for your consideration. The final date to receive the early registration price is 10 June 2010 (flight and hotel prices will be recalculated after 10 June).
If you require any additional information please contact James Livingston (Project Manager - NZRA) on +64 4 801 9365 or email james@nzrecreation.org.nz