Types of Copyright Licence

Types of Copyright Licence

Christian Copyright Licensing International (CCLI) one of the international copyright licensing bodies that licenses the use of intellectual material used by Christian churches. APRA AMCOS and CCLI have entered into a partnership allowing CCLI to license the use of musical works on behalf of APRA AMCOS, that is, the right to publicly perform, reproduce and communicate musical works by churches.

CCLI offers a few different licences. You may need to purchase several of these licences, depending on what material you use in your services and other parish activities.

(a)	The basic Church Copyright Licence permits churches to project or print out the words and music; and it also covers the church for recording services on behalf of those unable to attend in person.
(b)	The Music Reproduction Licence permits churches to legally photocopy or scan typeset pages from many of the songbooks and music publications commonly used by churches. It also permits you to share sheet music digitally—such as by emailing PDFs to others or by downloading music from a file-sharing app.
(c)	The Church Video Licence provides the legal cover required to publicly show film scenes during services and full-length films during outreach and social activities.
(d)	The Pubic Performance Licence allows for public performances of live music at non-worship service events such as youth groups, choir or band performances, social and Christmas Carol events.
(e)	The Streaming Licence provides coverage to enable streaming or podcasting of recorded worship services.

More information on CCLI can be found at https://au.ccli.com