Rules & regulations
Copyrights
Use of music & audiovisual content at the event
GSMA has an agreement with SGAE, AIE, and AGEDI, covering the use of intellectual property managed by these entities during the Event. As a result, exhibitors playing pre-recorded background music or showing music videos in a secondary or accessory manner do not need to apply for public performance licenses.
What’s not covered
The agreement does not cover:
- Live performances
- Dance events
- Parties
If you plan to host any of these, or are unsure if a license is required, please contact SGAE, AIE, or AGEDI directly.
Film screenings
If you plan to show films, you must obtain authorisation from:
- EGEDA – for public performance rights of audio-visual producers
- AISGE – for rights of actors and actresses
This table provides the contact details of the relevant organizations, including address, phone number, and email:
| Organization | Address | Tel | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGEDI-AIE | Padre Damián, 40, 1º pl. 28036 Madrid | +34 915 55 81 96 | correo@agedi-aie.es |
| SGAE | Passeig de Colom, 6, 08002 Barcelona | +34 932 68 90 00 | sociscatalunya@sgae.es |
| EGEDA | Consell de Cent, 419, 4º - 1ª, 08009 Barcelona | +34 932 31 04 14 | aisge.barcelona@aisge.es |
| AIE | Plaça d’Ibèria, 4, 08014 Barcelona | +34 932 92 05 55 | sociobarcelona@aie.es |