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Cover Bands, Taxes and Royalties....

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  • 25-05-2010 3:19pm
    #1
    MrGoodDeal
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3 ✭


    Hi All,

    I have two questions
    Do covers band have to pay taxes over the income they make on the pub scene? Or are the taxes paid by the Venue/Pub that hires a Covers Band ?

    I am wondering if the tax man could go after a covers band playing a few gigs at the weekend in pubs ...

    The 2nd question is about the songs they play live and for which they don't own any right...are cover bands liable to pay any Royalties?

    I think these are 2 interesting questions often omitted (unless it is just my ignorance)...any insight would be very much appreciated.

    Thank you
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    Adyx
    Registered Users Posts: 2,997 ✭✭✭Adyx


    This isn't really the right forum but anyway:

    1. Each member of the band is liable for paying tax on any income they earn.

    2. The venue has to have a licence from IMRO for any music performed whether it's live, a radio or CDs etc. The band would not have to pay royalties.


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    MrGoodDeal
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3 ✭MrGoodDeal


    Thank you for the reply!


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