Running Dressage To Music Competitions

[tempusfugit]

Hi
I have run a couple of Music Competitions over the past couple of years. Recently I heard a whisper that the Venue needed to have a PPL Licence.

I searched and searched the BD website but found no info at all (we're not talking riders music membership and Licences here)
I googled it but drew a blank.

Yesterday I phoned BD direct. Yes indeed I do need a Licence at £104.27 per event! Add to that a PRS Licence though they couldn't quote for that.

I explained that i would get 5-6 entries at £8-10 each, the licence would stop us putting on the competition, they agreed the fee was prohibative.
I asked if this was something BD was looking into? They are not and didn't really seem that bothered or interested.

I pointed out that I have been to several 'grassroots' music competitions and have never seen a Licence, possibly because don't know they need one? BD said they might put a 'link' on the website - to what exactly I'm not sure!

It was suggested that we affiliate the venue then it would be free - I don't own it I hire it for about 8 hours a year!

I felt BD had no interest in their 'grassroots' members but surely they are the affiliated members of the future?

I have now emailed PPL Licensing and explained everything to see if we can bring the fees down enough to allow us to run, but am still awaiting a reply.
Has anyone else been through all this?

Your thoughts please!!

Cheers

 

[tempusfugit]

Hi

Thought I'd bump this up and give small update.

PPL Licensing have been in touch to say licence would be £104.27 (exl VAT!) but said that was for a year not per event!

So that confirms that BD are not even giving the right information out when you ring and ask!!!

I'm surprised no one seems bothered about this issue, if I pointed out that every Livery Yard and Venue that you use even if it is just to practise your tests requires these Licences would that surprise you?

I cannot practise my test on my own field using my car and my music which I have paid for, registered and hold music licence for because we are a Livery Yard!