This Practice Note examines copyright and related right infringement as it applies to music and the music industry. It highlights relevant protected works such as sound recordings and film, and covers the use of copyright notices, co-authorship, joint authorship and ownership, remedies and piracy. On infringement, the note contains guidance relevant to the key restricted acts of copying, issuing copies to the public, renting or lending the work, performing and communicating the work to the public. Defences and permitted acts are also covered.