[ivanhoe]

Originally Posted by NottaVillager

I can't remember the last time I heard something being played in the squares that was from the 15th century. The music being played in the squares is music from the 1950's- to the present and the majority of it is in no way "Public Domain".

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[Villager Dude]

Originally Posted by ivanhoe

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ASCAP or BMI charge the Venue as a catch all. Restaurants and Clubs get a threatening bill and then it become negotiable .

I paid about $ 350 per year for a country club. Many venues ignore the letter but some get further threats of legal action. A public facility cannot replay anything legally without proper approval.