APRA NZ: Dramatic Context Application Form

Dramatic Context Licence Application
This licence applies to Dramatic Context (or “DC”) performances using pre-existing musical works (i.e. songs that weren’t written specifically for the show in which they are being performed) to tell a dramatic story or ballet.

If you are not putting on a Dramatic Context production, please visit the APRA AMCOS New Zealand website for information about our other event licences.

To complete this form, you will require Song ID codes which can be found using the APRA AMCOS NZ Song Catalogue search.
TheatreCabaretConcertPantomimeMusical TheatreDanceComedyOther
Grand Rights
Grand Rights refers to ‘dramatico-musical’ works that include music intentionally composed and created to be performed together (for example, operas, operettas or musicals such as Cats or Wicked).
YESNO
APRA cannot license the performance of Grand Right Works in their full context

Performing the music from a Grand Right Work alongside theatrical elements from the production such as costumes, characters and choreography, always requires licensing directly from rightsholders who control the rights in AU or NZ.

If you are unsure of who the rights holder is, please email Events@apra.co.nz with details of your production and our Theatrical Licensing team can assist.
Ballet
A Ballet is defined as a choreographic work having a story, plot or abstract idea devised or used for the purpose of interpretation by dancing and/or miming.
Ballet does not include country or folk dancing, tap dancing or precision dancing sequences.
YESNO
Storyline
A storyline is a chain of events (whether factual, fictional or a combination), told in an interrelated sequence or narrative arc.

A storyline can be presented in or out of chronological order, and it is not a requirement that it be written down or scripted.
YESNO
YESNO
Dramatic Context may not apply

As you have indicated your production has no storyline or character/narrator, and it is not a Ballet, it is unlikely that Dramatic Context will apply.

Please complete a OneMusic event application here.

If you are unsure whether your production has a storyline, please contact us Events@apra.co.nz
Production Details

Please note: if the start date of your show is in less than 2 weeks, please email Events@apra.co.nz
Production Name*
Date From*

DayMonthYear
Date
Date To*

DayMonthYear
Date
Extra Considerations:
- Venue Capacity over 500
- Biographical Production tells the story of the life or work of a particular composer, artist or other music figure or event.
- Controversial Themes means any theme that APRA AMCOS reasonably believes to be controversial including themes depicting strong violence or sexual abuse, political themes or any theme that is derogatory to the work or the artist.
- Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) refers to the rights of Indigenous peoples to protect their cultural heritage. This includes stories, songs, dances, ceremonies, sites, and traditional knowledge.
Please contact Events@apra.co.nz if you have any questions.
Biographical ProductionControversial ThemesOnline StreamingLyric ChangesInclusion of Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP)
YESNO

Venue Name*
Venue Capacity*
Total Production Duration*
Excluding intervals (hh:mm)
Gross Box Office Estimate (inc. GST)*
Gross Box Office means the total amount paid for admission, excluding booking fees and credit card fees. Please provide an estimate of your Gross Box Office (GBO) based on 100% capacity.

Shows which do not fall under the minimum fee threshold will be required to submit their actual GBO within 30 days of the conclusion of the show to calculate the final licence fee.
Production Summary*
Please provide a brief synopsis/description of your production
Script

Please upload pdf or word version of script
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Name of Licensee*
Theatre company/event promoter
ABN
Contact Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Postal / Zip Code
Song List
Please list all songs to be used in your Dramatic Context production.

Song ID codes which can be found searching song name and artist using the APRA AMCOS NZ Song Catalogue search.

If you are unable to locate the song in the search, please provide as much information as possible.

If you are using more than 15 songs, please complete the form and contact us with the song details at Events@apra.co.nz

Please Note: APRA AMCOS does not control rights for Dramatic Context use in our music and only acts as agent for its members. A DC licence is therefore different to most other licences you may have obtained from us.

Copyright ownership in a song may also change from time to time. This means previous approval for the same or a similar show does not guarantee that approval will be given again for any new application.

By submitting this application you agree that APRA may disclose the information to its licensing partners and the copyright owner/s of the Musical Works, and otherwise in accordance with its Privacy Policy.
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Dramatic Context Licence Application

Production Details