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GC1pink

05-03-2018, 11:49 PM

Hello all,

Do I need permission to quote part of song lyrics on a print? If so does anyone know where I can get permissions/ licenses in the UK?

I'm finding this all a bit of a minefield.

many thanks

daviddeer

25-04-2018, 08:47 AM

You need permission and licensing if the song is under 90 years old. This page (https://www.thebookdesigner.com/2015/03/how-to-use-lyrics-without-paying-a-fortune-or-a-lawyer/) will give you a start. Personally I wouldn't bother unless you are doing a 100,000 print run with £10 profit on each shirt. Contact the publisher of the song not the recording studio or music label. Applies worldwide. Better still write your own.