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The ERA Licensing Scheme

The ERA Licensing Scheme permits staff at educational establishments to record, for non-commercial educational purposes, broadcast output of ERA's Members. You will require a licence if you wish to use recordings of broadcasts as teaching resources.

Most educational establishments in the UK are already covered by an ERA licence. This may be by individual licence or as part of a blanket licence agreement, but all licences are renewable annually. Please check current tariffs and licensing agreements for further information.

How to obtain an ERA Licence
Including details on establishments eligible for an ERA Licence.

Conditions of the ERA Licence
Including details of what can be recorded, definitions, restrictions on use etc. Or request a pdf version of our Information Booklet or Licensing Scheme.

Recent Changes to the ERA Scheme and how they affect licensees

Order copies of ERA's updated information booklet

ERA Plus

Since 1 August 2007 ERA has offered its licensees the opportunity to take out an additional licence which will enable licensed ERA Recordings to be accessed by students and teachers online...

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