Quoting songs in a podcast

SilverSpirit · Post by **SilverSpirit** » Fri Aug 01, 2008 2:42 pm

Hello everyone,

I put together a podcast and am always very careful to ensure that copyrighted material does not make it onto our programme, however I have hit a grey area.

The other day, one of our members sang one line from a song and it was discussed during the programme. Also, another member quoted lyrics from a different song, which were also discussed.

Now, I'm not sure whether to keep those in the edit or whether to take them out. Are they fair use?

Many thanks,

Dan

Warlock · Post by **Warlock** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 9:08 am

I believe that this would be classified as 'incidental inclusion' and therefore be allowed under fair dealling rules.

For more information, see:

http://www.gillhams.com/articles/152.cfm
http://www.copyrightservice.co.uk/copyr ... 9_fair_use

SilverSpirit · Post by **SilverSpirit** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 9:15 am

Thanks for your advice. I shall leave the clips in the podcast then!

Cheers!

Dan