Hi

just a couple points on this.

I had always thought a license was needed to play music in workshop, when I studied motor trade management for IMI qualification this subject was covered and that was 26 year ago !!!

My other point is that from 2002 to 2005 I did my turn as treasurer for local church. we paid for 3 license's to cover copyright issues

1 To play recoreded music (radio, CD or Tape)This was needed as we played music at the Youth club.
2 to show video's / dvd's, again to cover community work youth club, mums and toddler etc.
3 To copy words of songs / hymns. This was needed as we sometimes copied words onto song sheets or order of service ( e.g funerals weddings etc )
other license's where available but not applicable to our use.

This of course is slightly different as member's of the public have access, rather than a workshop enviromnt,so cant comment on that but would apply to reception / shop / showroom area I think. It does confirm that this is not a NEW issue and some people have complied.

The Good point is that, unlike many costs you do have a choice the radio has an off switch !!

What I DON'T like is the way they assume we are all Guilty, demanding letters and telephone calls, with no supporting evidence should not be permitted. They get the same rude response from me as they do from all you guy's if they ring. letters go un answered, refuse to reply to them. I just hope they wast there time and pay me a visit

Cheers Aidan