Resources and support
Resources and support
The following resources will be helpful depending upon the scale of your performance.
POR 9.1 and 9.5 must be followed and the below guidance is advised. The relevance of this will be determined by the kind of staged performance group being run. They can be found at https://www.scouts.org.uk/por/9-activities/
The legal aspects for running a Scout performance can be found at https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/general-activity-guidance/creative-activities/staged-performances/performances-legal-licensing-requirements/
The Scout Association, through a Body of Persons Approval (BOPA), has been granted an exemption in England from having to acquire such licences provided the general law applicable to children's performance is followed. In other locations (Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland or Overseas) performance groups should apply to the relevant local authority for a BOPA. When travelling or operating abroad you must follow the legal regulations of the country that you are attending.
The local authority may still require further detail about the children in accordance with their own policies. Where this is requested it is important to ensure the request for data is justified and appropriate. To find out more, contact your local authority.
The Performing Right Society protects the value of copyright and helps to provide an income for composers, songwriters and music publishers.
PRS for Music (PRSfM) is a royalty collection and distribution society. Its members are songwriters, composers and music publishers. Its customers (us!) are music users. PRSfM issues licences to its customers which allow them to use its members' music. Monies raised from issuing these licences are paid as royalties to the members whose works have been used.
Usually the organisation or the venue that you're performing at will be able to tell you more about the payment process.
More information can be found at the PRSfM website and the Unsigned Guide.
The LM licence is quick, affordable and grants you ‘blanket’ permission to legally use any music in your own CDs, DVDs or videos (and other formats). That includes any music, from any genre, by any artist including names such as Elvis, The Beatles, Adele and Ed Sheeran.
The LM licence covers MCPS Rates Only
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The copyright in the musical work (MCPS)
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The copyright in the sound recording (PPL)
The LM licence is
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Ideal for signed or unsigned band, choir and orchestra CDs
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Suitable for DVDs of school plays, amateur dramatics, voluntary or non-registered charities and community projects
The extract above is lifted from the PRS website: Licences for limited manufacture products (prsformusic.com)
Information can be found here https://copyrightservice.co.uk/
There are various bodies that can help you with queries that you may have in setting up an ensemble. Please note that this list is not exhaustive.
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The Traditional Youth Marching Bands Association – TYMBA - was formed in 1983 to cater specifically for traditional style youth marching bands – those which project a traditional British image and adopt a British military style of drill whist providing music education and performance for young people. Their website is at https://www.tymba.org/
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The British Youth Band Association – BYBA - seeks to promote the growth, prestige and calibre of marching bands within Britain. Founded in 1974, the Association set up rules to standardise the running of contests, judging and scoring, as well as introducing national divisions and classes. Their website is at https://byba.online/
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The Drum Corps UK (DCUK) website can be found at https://www.dcuk.org.uk/ Drum Corps United Kingdom, seeks to promote and support its member Drum and Bugle Corps. The basic concept is that of playing an entertaining musical programme of their own choice and performing a field show of precision marching, dance and other choreographed movement.
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The National Association of Choirs (NAC) is an organisation with the aim of promoting choral music across the UK. Their website is at https://www.nationalassociationofchoirs.org.uk/
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Brass Bands England promotes, represents and supports brass bands across the country. They are a voice for bands and they shout about the life-enhancing benefits of this vital part of our culture. More information can be found at: https://www.bbe.org.uk/
If you are working with members from Girlguiding you will need to liaise with relevant local leaders or commissioners. There must be at least one Girlguiding leader present. You should follow the guidance in the joint activity rules
The Girlguiding volunteers involved are responsible for making sure that their rules and procedures are followed.
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The National Performing Arts SASU (Scout Active Support Unit) supports musical ensembles and staged performances around the UK. This group can be used to connect you to other shows all around the UK.
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The National Scout and Guide Symphony Orchestra and The National Scout and Guide Concert Band (NSGSO and NSGCB) meets once a year for a week of rehearsals and social activities with a professional conductor and sectional tutors, culminating in concerts at prestigious venues. Members can apply who are aged 12-25 and are proficient in an orchestral or band instrument at a minimum standard of grade 4.