The world of live performance is more connected than ever, with artists, cultural professionals, and organisations frequently taking their talents across borders. However, performing internationally brings the complex challenge of managing copyright clearance in different countries.

Based on The Ultimate Cookbook for Cultural Managers on "Copyrights Clearing for Live Events" (March 2021) and "Connecting the EU Digital Strategy with Live Performance Organisations" (December 2023), this visual guide is designed to give live performance and cultural professionals a quick, clear understanding of the copyright clearance process, so they can focus on what they do best — bringing their creative work to new audiences around the world.

This infographic provides: 

• Explanations of the basic principles of copyright and neighbouring rights
• Details on the protection granted to right holders and right owners
• Guidance on clearing rights for live performance, including essential tips and checklists
• Tips on who to contact to get rights clearance for a performance
• Insights into royalty calculations
• Advice on clearance contracts with right-holders

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This infographic is developed in the framework of the cooperation between the European Festivals Association and Pearle* as part of the Creative Europe project "Revealing the Alliance" that runs from 2022 to 2024 and is part of the continued awareness raising to the wide cultural sector on specific issues related to cross-border mobility and other European policies.