Submitted by ftyftghryht t3_z078pf in Music
kjblank80 t1_ix4lf0k wrote
Reply to comment by landof10000cakes in Tom Petty’s estate slams Kari Lake for ‘illegal’ use of song in ‘failed campaign’ by ftyftghryht
They can't stop the campaign from using the music it they play it in locations with ASCAP licenses. The same reason a bar can play music without direct permission of the artist.
KS2Problema t1_ix58l9j wrote
It's a lot more complicated than that, and the ASCAP licensing specifically excludes campaign events and conventions...
https://www.lfarberlaw.com/post/can-artists-prevent-politicians-from-using-their-music
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