2009-10-21 UK Grocery Store Worker Almost Fined for Singing to Self Without a Performance License

2009-10-21 Kali Holloway prefixmag.com \intellectual property\music industry\abuse of power\Performing Right Society\UK http://www.prefixmag.com/news/uk-grocery-store-worker-almost-fined-for-singing-t/33927/ UK Grocery Store Worker Almost Fined for Singing to Self Without a Performance License UK Grocery Store Worker Almost Fined for Singing to Self Without a Performance License  A Scottish grocery store worker was warned that she would be fined for singing to herself while she stacked shelves without a performance license. The Performing Right Society -- which seems a bit like the UK equivalent of ASCAP or BMI -- sent word to the seasoned criminal that if she persisted in singing without paying royalties, she could face a penalty of thousands of pounds. ... The story of PRS's threats against the lawless 50-year-old shop worker eventually made it to the papers; after public outcry, the organization rethought its stance -- even going so far as to issue an apology and send flowers.

&ldquo;A Scottish grocery store worker was warned that she would be fined for singing to herself while she stacked shelves without a performance license.&rdquo;   