Applying for a music performance license is not only an administrative procedure but also an essential requirement to ensure social order and protect the rights of many stakeholders. In fact, licensing helps control the quality of performance programs, prevent offensive content, violate public morality or have a negative impact on the community. In addition, this regulation also plays an important role in protecting the intellectual property rights of authors and composers, ensuring that they benefit appropriately from their creations. Therefore, it is necessary to clearly understand the legal regulations on records and procedures for applying for a music performance license. Please follow the article of VCD below.
1. What is a music performance license
Music performance is an art form that expresses the creativity and emotions of the artist to the public. This is a very diverse field, including many different genres, from traditional forms such as tuong, cheo, cai luong, to more modern forms such as musicals, symphonies, and variety shows.
A music performance license is an important legal requirement for organizations and individuals who want to organize or participate in performing arts activities. This license is issued by the competent authority, usually the cultural, sports and tourism agencies at the provincial or municipal level, or equivalent agencies.
A music performance license is not only an administrative procedure but also helps ensure that artistic activities are organized legally, safely and in accordance with the provisions of the law. This is a way to control and manage cultural and artistic activities, protect the rights of artists and participants, and ensure that events do not negatively affect the community.
2. Documents and procedures for applying for a music performance license
Individuals and organizations that must apply for a performance license include:
- Subjects of performance organization:
- Theaters; Art troupes; Cultural Houses; Cultural and Sports Centers;
- Theaters and art troupes of the armed forces;
- Enterprises registered to do business in performing arts and fashion shows;
- Literature and Arts Associations; cultural and artistic training facilities;
- Radio and television agencies;
- Venue owners, business households organizing art performances, fashion shows;
- Subjects of performance:
- Individuals who are Vietnamese;
- Individuals who are foreigners;
- Individuals who are Vietnamese residing abroad.
To apply for a license to organize music performances, organizations or individuals need to prepare and submit documents to competent authorities such as the Department of Performing Music, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, or the Department of Culture and Sports.
The application for a license to organize music performances includes:
- Application for a license to organize music performances:
This application must be filled out with complete information about the person or organization applying for a license, information about the performance program, location, and expected time.
- Program content, authors, directors, performers:
Includes information about the acts, authors, directors, and performers. This helps the licensing authority understand the content and structure of the program.
- Music for works proposed for first performance:
For music in foreign languages, a Vietnamese translation and certification from a translation company are required. This ensures that the music content does not violate legal regulations and is suitable for local culture.
- A written commitment to fully comply with the provisions of the law on copyright:
Or a copy of the contract or agreement with the author or copyright owner. This is to ensure that intellectual property rights are respected and there are no disputes.
- Certified copy of the decision allowing foreign organizations and individuals:
For programs with the participation of foreign organizations and individuals, or individuals who are Vietnamese residing abroad, it is necessary to provide a certified copy of the decision allowing them to enter Vietnam to perform.
- Copy of the decision to establish or the certificate of business registration:
For organizations carrying out administrative procedures for the first time, or organizations that have committed violations, it is necessary to submit a certified copy or bring the original for comparison.
When inviting foreign organizations and individuals or individuals who are Vietnamese residing abroad to enter Vietnam to perform music, you need to prepare and send the application to the Department of Performing Music, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, or the Department of Culture and Sports.
The application for a license to enter Vietnam to perform music must include the following documents:
- Application for a license to enter Vietnam to perform music:
This application must provide full information about the inviting person or organization, information about the foreign individual or organization, purpose and time of performance.
- Copy of the agreement:
Copy of the agreement with an individual who is a Vietnamese residing abroad or a foreign organization or individual. This document must be translated into Vietnamese and certified by a translation company, ensuring the accuracy and legality of the agreements.
- Copy of passport and written comments from the Vietnamese diplomatic agency in the host country:
For individuals who are Vietnamese residing abroad, it is necessary to provide a copy of the passport and written comments from the Vietnamese diplomatic agency in the country where the individual resides.
- Copy of the decision to establish or certificate of business registration:
For organizations that are carrying out administrative procedures for the first time or organizations that have violated regulations, it is necessary to submit a certified copy or bring the original for comparison.
VCD finds that applying for a music performance license to protect copyright is an essential regulation in the music industry. This regulation aims to ensure the legitimate rights of authors and composers, while preventing copyright infringement, creating a healthy and sustainable music market. By applying for a license, performance organizers not only show respect for intellectual property rights but also build a professional image, avoid legal risks and contribute to the overall development of the music industry.
