Ask a Media Lawyer: Is It Legal to Post Covers on Social Media?

Gavin Sutter, Senior Lecturer in Media Law at the University of London talks about the practicalities of posting covers online, making sure you’re paid if someone else uses your song, avoiding dodgy contracts and making money in lock down.

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