Does it constitute infringement for talent show singers to cover songs?

Covering other people's works in live performances is illegal and must be approved by the author himself or the association. The Music Association is responsible for granting cover permission to its members' works.

Covered music works have been published and distributed in the form of sound recordings, and then other people's works are covered in the form of CD, cassette and other sound recordings, which is within the scope permitted by law and does not require the prior permission of the copyright owner, but the remuneration shall be paid to the copyright owner within two months according to the remuneration standard permitted by law. If the copyright owner cannot be found, he may pay remuneration to China Copyright Association.

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Article 29 of the Copyright Law stipulates that publishers, performers, producers of audio and video recordings, radio stations, television stations, etc. The use of another person's work in accordance with the relevant provisions of this law shall not infringe upon the author's right of signature, modification, protection of the integrity of the work and remuneration.

Article 37 stipulates that performers (actors and performing units) who use other people's works to perform shall obtain permission from the copyright owner and pay remuneration. Where a performance organizer organizes a performance, it shall obtain the permission of the copyright owner and pay remuneration.