The value of music is indisputable. Recordings of music are manufactured, sold, and distributed on a large scale.
Music is an important facet of modern life.
The copyright owner of music whether it be the composer, songwriter, lyricist or publisher has a legal right to give permission for the use of music and receive payment in return for its use. COTT facilitates users who would otherwise be legally obligated to get permission from copyright owners each time their music was performed in public, broadcast or recorded, which would probably be an expensive and difficult process. COTT aims to create simple, efficient and effective licensing and royalty collection procedures. By taking an appropriate COTT licence, paying the appropriate licence fee or royalties, any music user can legally use a wide range of music. Obtaining a licence In relation to public performances a music user is by law required to obtain a licence prior to playing the music in public.