Copyright and music

Griffith has a general music licence with APRA / AMCOS , ARIA and PPCA which permits the use of their music. The following are examples of the types of activities this licence permits.

Contact the Copyright and Information Policy Officer for specific detail and advice on this licence.

Public performance of music

  • A live band playing at an open day event.
  • Playing live or recorded music at a Graduation ceremony.
  • Griffith hosting a concert in a public venue where the highest ticket price is $60 or less.
  • Music played as part of an exhibition at a Griffith-owned Art Gallery.
  • A DJ set at a Griffith-owned Student Representative Council event (does not apply to the Gold Coast Student Union).
  • Live performances at a lunchtime concert series where the highest ticket price is $60 or less.
  • Background music being played in common areas and around the campus.
  • Background music in a University-owned shop or bar.
  • Staff listening to music in the workplace.

Contact the Copyright and Information Policy Officer for more detail and advice on this licence.

Reproducing music

  • Making an audio-only or video recording of a live music performance at a University concert.
  • Making a video recording of University-run O-Week events where live or recorded music is playing.
  • Recording University orchestras and music concerts.
  • Recording lectures and tutorials that contain music.
  • Producing educational content for use within Griffith and using music as its soundtrack.
  • Making a video package of graduation ceremony highlights overlayed with music.
  • Making a highlight reel of a field trip and adding music as its soundtrack.

Contact the Copyright and Information Policy Officer for more detail and advice on this licence.

Communicating music

  • Livestreaming a graduation ceremony from a University website.
  • Uploading footage taken at a University open day to a University's social media account.
  • Uploading a video of a graduation event to YouTube.
  • Communicating content containing music via Learning@Griffith.
  • Using music on hold for the student services telephone system.

Contact the Copyright and Information Policy Officer for more detail and advice on this licence.

Need help?

Advice and support

The Copyright and Information Policy Officer provides copyright advice and training across Griffith University for staff and students. Contact the Copyright and Information Policy Officer by emailing copyright@griffith.edu.au or phoning (0)7 3735 5695.

  • Reading List Service digitises and makes readings available online for students through Learning@Griffith in a copyright compliant way.
  • The Library assists with supplying movies and TV material for teaching in a copyright compliant way.
  • Griffith Enterprise advises on ownership and development of potentially commercial copyright, inventions and other IP created by staff and students.

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