Recorded Music Exemptions. Provided that – without prejudice to a Musician’s rights under the Performers Protection Acts – and having regard to Section 14.4, the MU’s prior approval shall not be required in respect of the following uses of recorded music:
14.2.1 Where the recorded music is genuinely in the action of the play e.g. switching on a radio or TV or putting a record on a record player provided that this is an incident in which the duration of the music does not exceed 2 minutes.
14.2.2 Curtain up and scene change music for non-musical plays provided that the use of recorded music does not displace any existing engagement.
14.2.3 Music contained in an effects film as part of a theatrical performance provided that the film maker had obtained the necessary authorisations for the incorporation of the music in the film.
14.2.4 The use of recorded music for puppet or mime performances, ice shows and foreign dance companies (whose normal practice is not to engage an orchestra) provided that there is compliance with the Performers Protection Acts.
14.2.5 The use of recorded music does not exceed 20 minutes per Performance.
