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Can I charge to view videos of other people performing?

I want to start out by saying I am not doing this now or in the very near future. however, it is something I would like to do and wish to do. I tried google but found nothing.

Can I video record other people performing musical sets at competitions and charge to let people stream those videos online? The subject are Pipe Band competitions. The BBC records & shows the World championships every year, however this is in corrolation with the RSPBA (Royal Scottish Pipe Band Assosciation) who organise and run these events. The RSPBA also make a yearly DVD of the "Worlds" which they sell. However, the "Worlds" is one of 5 yearly major championships and (bad quality) videos from those other 4 (and the worlds) get good views. I thought about perhaps videoing the bands perform and charging for a pass to a website where people can watch the videos.

Although I think that it may be illegal to sell videos of other people performing? Especially if the event is organised by the RSPBA who may own rights by default? Lastly, I'd like to add that I am in the UK.

Guth
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