Quoting songs in a podcast

[SilverSpirit]

Hello everyone,

I put together a podcast and am always very careful to ensure that copyrighted material does not make it onto our programme, however I have hit a grey area.

The other day, one of our members sang one line from a song and it was discussed during the programme. Also, another member quoted lyrics from a different song, which were also discussed.

Now, I'm not sure whether to keep those in the edit or whether to take them out. Are they fair use?

Many thanks,

Dan

[Warlock]

I believe that this would be classified as 'incidental inclusion' and therefore be allowed under fair dealling rules.

For more information, see:

http://www.gillhams.com/articles/152.cfm
http://www.copyrightservice.co.uk/copyright/p09_fair_use

[SilverSpirit]

Thanks for your advice. I shall leave the clips in the podcast then!

Cheers!

Dan