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Anneliese Emmans Dean  eco-edutainment info@theBigBuzz.biz
Eco-Musicals:
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about:
Performance Licence FAQs
Do I need a Performance Licence?
What is a public performance?
Doesn’t my PRS licence cover me already?
What about my box office takings?
I have a Performance Licence for one BigBuzz eco-musical. Does that cover me for all BigBuzz eco-musicals?
How long does a Performance Licence last?
We want to record our performance. Does our Performance Licence cover that?
Some of our performance is going to be broadcast. Does our Performance Licence cover that?
I’ve already paid for the musical. Why should I bother with a Performance Licence?
Where can I find out more?
Do I need a Performance Licence?
Musicals are protected by copyright law. By law, you must have a Performance Licence issued by theBigBuzz™ in order to put on a public performance of a BigBuzz eco-musical - whether or not you charge an admission fee to your show. A Performance Licence also allows you to:
- photocopy the songs and spoken parts for your performers
- display the songs and spoken parts on a whiteboard
- make transparencies for overhead projection.
Without the licence, you are not permitted to do these things.
What is a public performance?
Your performance is a public performance if your audience consists of parents, relatives or friends of the performers, or anyone who is not a member of your school/performing group.
Doesn’t my PRS licence cover me already?
No. Your existing PRS licence does not cover musicals. By law, you need a Performance Licence issued by theBigBuzz™ in order to put on a public performance of a BigBuzz eco-musical.
What about my box office takings?
If you are charging admission to your performance, then 10% of the box office takings are also due to theBigBuzz.
I have a Performance Licence for one BigBuzz eco-musical. Does that cover me for all BigBuzz eco-musicals?
No. You need a separate Performance Licence for each BigBuzz musical you perform.
How long does a Performance Licence last?
A Performance Licence lasts for one year. If you want to continue using the materials and/or performing a BigBuzz eco-musical after your year-long licence has expired, you need to renew your Performance Licence, which you can do - at an online discount - here
We want to record our performance. Does our Performance Licence cover that?
No. Please contact music@theBigBuzz.biz for a Recording Licence.
Some of our performance is going to be broadcast. Does our Performance Licence cover that?
No. Please contact music@theBigBuzz.biz with details of your broadcast.
I’ve already paid for the musical. Why should I bother with a Performance Licence?
For two reasons.
1: It’s the law!
2. It’s the revenue we receive from Performance Licences that enables theBigBuzz to continue its mission to provide ‘eco-edutainment for all ages’.
Where can I find out more?
If you have any queries, please contact music@theBigBuzz.biz
Read A Guide to Copyright Licensing in Schools (pdf)
Compost! The (mini-)Musical FAQs
How many people are needed to perform Compost! The (mini-)Musical?
What ages is Compost! The (mini-)Musical suitable for?
What equipment do I need to perform Compost! The (mini-)Musical?
What does Compost! The (mini-)Musical consist of?
How long does it take to teach Compost! The (mini-)Musical?
How long does it take to perform Compost! The (mini-)Musical?
Do performers and/or teacher need to be able to read music?
What does the Compost! The (mini-)Musical Resource CD contain?
Can Compost! The (mini-)Musical be learned and performed outdoors?
Why do I need a Performance Licence?
Where can I find out more about Compost! The (mini-)Musical?
Where can I find out more about performances of Compost! The (mini-)Musical?
What do teachers and performers think of Compost! The (mini-)Musical?
Can Anneliese come and teach Compost! The (mini-)Musical to us?
How many people are needed to perform Compost! The (mini-)Musical?
- Minimum: 9 (Though 3 confident adults could perform it by themselves ...)
- Maximum: The sky’s the limit!
What ages is Compost! The (mini-)Musical suitable for?
- Minimum: 7 years old (though younger children have learned it successfully too)
- Maximum: 107!
The Teachers’ Pack and Resource CD contain one version for children aged 7-10, and one for older children/young people/adults.
What equipment do I need to perform Compost! The (mini-)Musical?
- Three compost bins. (Teachers’ Pack gives details of where to obtain these.)
- Three sets of drum beaters. (These can be ‘proper’ drum beaters, or anything you’ve found - e.g. twigs - that will make a sound when banged on a compost bin.)
What does Compost! The (mini-)Musical consist of?
- Six songs
- Drumming
- Spoken parts
How long does it take to teach Compost! The (mini-)Musical?
- You can teach a very mini version in 30 minutes!
- You can teach the whole musical in as long as you like - e.g. over the course of a term
How long does it take to perform Compost! The (mini-)Musical?
- The most ‘mini’ version lasts under 10 minutes.
- The most ‘maxi’ version can last over 25 minutes.
Do performers and/or teacher need to be able to read music?
No! However, if you do read music, song sheets are included for you in the Teachers’ Pack and Resource CD.
What does the Compost! The (mini-)Musical Resource CD contain?
- Introductory message from Anneliese
- mp3s of live performances of each song
- backing track for each song
- pdf of musical, for you to print out
- musical on PowerPoint, for you to project.
Can Compost! The (mini-)Musical be learned and performed outdoors?
Yes! Compost! The (mini-)Musical can be learned and performed indoors, or outdoors, making it a great ‘learning outside the classroom’ experience, and ideal for festivals, environment centres etc.
Why do I need a Performance Licence?
See above
Where can I find out more about Compost! The (mini-)Musical?
Click here!
Where can I find out more about performances of Compost! The (mini-)Musical?
Click here!
What do teachers and performers think of Compost! The (mini-)Musical?
Find out here!
Can Anneliese come and teach Compost! The (mini-)Musical to us?
Probably! email me to find out.
Go M.A.D.! FAQs
Apologies: This section is still under construction.
You can find out more about our BigBuzz eco-musicals here
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