A gym chain co-owned by former NRL star Beau Ryan has been ordered to pay a hefty $175,000 for playing copyrighted music during classes without the proper licensing. But here's where it gets controversial... The court found that the music played at the gyms included popular tracks like Avicii's 'Wake Me Up' and Vengaboys' 'We Like to Party'. However, the gym chain claims that they didn't authorize the trainers to play music, and that the responsibility of licensing lay with individual trainers. This case raises questions about the legal obligations of businesses when it comes to playing copyrighted music. And this is the part most people miss... The Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) contacted the gym chain and offered them a license, but the gym chain did not accept the offer. So, what does this mean for businesses? It's important to understand the legal requirements for playing copyrighted music, and to ensure that all trainers and staff are aware of these requirements. The gym chain's failure to comply with these requirements has resulted in a significant financial penalty. But what do you think? Do you think businesses should be held responsible for the actions of their trainers? Or should individual trainers be responsible for obtaining the necessary licenses? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
