Copyrights Policy

Authors retain copyright in their original articles and other scholarly contributions published by the journal.

The journal does not require authors to transfer copyright as a condition of publication. Upon acceptance, authors grant Opera News: Journal of Music and Performing Arts a non-exclusive right to:

• Publish the article for the first time; 
• Identify the journal as the original publisher; 
• Produce, edit, format, reproduce, distribute, display, preserve, and archive the article; 
• Register and disseminate article metadata; 
• Assign or register a Digital Object Identifier where applicable; 
• Include the article in indexing, abstracting, discovery, and preservation services; and 
• Make the Version of Record permanently available under the applicable open-access licence. 

Because this publishing right is non-exclusive, authors may reuse and distribute their work in accordance with the CC BY 4.0 licence and the terms of this policy.

All original journal content is published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International Licence (CC BY 4.0) unless a different rights statement is displayed for particular third-party material.

Under CC BY 4.0, users may:

• Copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format; 
• Share the article through repositories, websites, databases, and educational platforms; 
• Adapt, remix, translate, transform, or build upon the material; 
• Include the material in books, teaching resources, performances, exhibitions, or other publications; and 
• Use the material for commercial or non-commercial purposes. 

These uses are permitted provided that users comply with the attribution requirements of the licence.

Anyone reusing or adapting material published under CC BY 4.0 must:

• Give appropriate credit to the author or authors; 
• Cite the original article; 
• Identify Opera News: Journal of Music and Performing Arts as the original publisher; 
• Include the article’s DOI or permanent journal link where available; 
• Provide a reference to the CC BY 4.0 licence; 
• Indicate whether changes, translations, adaptations, or modifications were made; and 
• Avoid implying that the authors or journal endorse the reuse or adaptation. 

A recommended attribution format is:

Author Name(s), “Article Title,” Opera News: Journal of Music and Performing Arts, volume, issue, year, page range or article number, DOI. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Attribution should be reasonable for the medium in which the material is reused.

Authors retain the right to:

• Reproduce and distribute their article; 
• Use the article in teaching and professional presentations; 
• Include the article in a thesis or dissertation; 
• Reuse parts of the article in future books or collected works; 
• Translate or authorize translation of the article; 
• Deposit the article in institutional or subject repositories; 
• Share the article on personal or professional websites; 
• Provide copies to students, colleagues, and research participants; 
• Use the article in grant, promotion, or institutional reporting; and 
• Build upon the published work in later research or creative projects. 

When reusing the published article, authors should acknowledge its first publication in the journal and include the DOI or permanent article link where available.

Authors may deposit and share the following versions without an embargo:

• The submitted manuscript; 
• The accepted manuscript; 
• The final published Version of Record. 

These versions may be deposited in:

• Institutional repositories; 
• Subject-based repositories; 
• Funder-designated repositories; 
• Personal or professional websites; 
• Academic profiles; 
• Research information systems; 
• Course-management platforms; and 
• Other lawful scholarly-sharing services. 

The final published version should include the complete journal citation, DOI, licence statement, and acknowledgement of the journal as the original publisher.

The CC BY 4.0 licence applies only to material for which the authors or journal have the legal authority to grant that licence.

Third-party material may include:

• Musical scores and notation; 
• Song lyrics and libretti; 
• Dramatic scripts; 
• Choreographic material; 
• Photographs and illustrations; 
• Paintings and artworks; 
• Archival documents; 
• Audio and video recordings; 
• Film stills and screenshots; 
• Stage, costume, lighting, and set designs; 
• Performance documentation; 
• Interview material; 
• Maps, diagrams, and tables; and 
• Images, voices, or likenesses of identifiable individuals. 

Third-party material is not automatically covered by the article’s CC BY 4.0 licence. Where such material is excluded, the caption, credit line, or accompanying note must state the applicable copyright holder, licence, or restriction.

Anyone wishing to reuse excluded material must obtain permission directly from the relevant copyright holder.

Authors are responsible for obtaining all necessary written permissions before publication.

Permissions must normally cover:

• Reproduction in an open-access journal; 
• Worldwide online distribution; 
• Permanent digital archiving; 
• Inclusion in indexing and discovery databases; 
• Publication in electronic and, where applicable, printed formats; and 
• Reuse under CC BY 4.0 where the rights holder agrees. 

Authors must provide copies of permission documents when requested by the editorial office.

Permission may be unnecessary when:

• The author owns the copyright; 
• The material is in the public domain; 
• The material is already available under a compatible open licence; 
• The use is legally permitted under an applicable copyright exception; or 
• The rights holder has expressly authorized the proposed use. 

Authors remain responsible for determining whether an exception applies in the relevant jurisdiction.

Publication involving music and the performing arts may require several separate permissions.

Authors should consider rights relating to:

• Musical composition; 
• Lyrics or libretto; 
• Published score editions; 
• Sound recordings; 
• Recorded performances; 
• Performers’ rights; 
• Choreography;  
• Dramatic text; 
• Production design; 
• Photographs;  
• Video recordings; 
• Voice and likeness rights; 
• Broadcast rights; and 
• Venue, company, archive, or institutional restrictions. 

Permission to reproduce a musical composition does not necessarily include permission to reproduce a particular score edition or recording. Similarly, permission from a photographer may not replace the need for consent from an identifiable performer.

Authors must ensure that every relevant layer of rights has been addressed.

Authors retain applicable moral rights, including the right to be identified as the creators of their work and the right to object to certain prejudicial distortions or misrepresentations, subject to applicable law.

The CC BY 4.0 licence does not authorize users to:

• Falsely attribute a work; 
• Suggest endorsement by the authors or journal; 
• Use material in a misleading or defamatory manner; 
• Violate privacy or publicity rights; 
• Disregard informed-consent restrictions; 
• Disclose confidential or restricted information; or 
• Override rights that exist independently of copyright. 

Reuse must respect the integrity, context, and proper attribution of the original work.

Research data, software, code, audio files, video files, scores, appendices, and other supplementary materials may be published under CC BY 4.0 or another appropriate open licence.

When a separate licence applies, it will be identified clearly.

Authors should not assume that all deposited data or supplementary material may be openly licensed. Restrictions may be necessary because of:

• Participant confidentiality; 
• Informed-consent limitations; 
• Cultural or community restrictions; 
• Copyright;  
• Contractual obligations; 
• Commercial sensitivity; 
• Archival conditions; or 
• Legal or ethical requirements. 

The applicable licence or restriction should be stated in the Data Availability Statement or supplementary-file description.

The CC BY 4.0 licence attached to an article does not automatically apply to:

• The journal’s name; 
• Journal logo; 
• Cover design; 
• Website design; 
• Branding elements; 
• Editorial templates; 
• Typesetting systems; 
• Proprietary software; or 
• Other materials specifically identified as belonging to the journal or publisher. 

Use of the journal’s name or logo must not imply endorsement, sponsorship, partnership, or official authorization without written permission.

Normal citation of the journal title and reproduction of bibliographic information do not require permission.

The journal takes copyright concerns seriously.

A copyright owner or authorized representative who believes that published material infringes their rights should contact the editorial office and provide:

• Identification of the copyrighted work; 
• Identification of the allegedly infringing material; 
• The article title and publication details; 
• A description of the claimed infringement; 
• Evidence of copyright ownership or authorization; 
• Contact information; and 
• A good-faith statement supporting the complaint. 

The journal may temporarily restrict access to disputed material while the claim is reviewed.

After assessment, the journal may:

• Reject the complaint; 
• Correct a credit line; 
• Replace or remove specific material; 
• Publish a correction or notice; 
• Restrict access where legally necessary; 
• Request further documentation; or 
• Take other appropriate legal or editorial action. 

Removal of an entire published article will occur only in exceptional circumstances. Whenever possible, the integrity of the scholarly record will be preserved through a transparent correction or rights notice.

Copyright or licensing errors identified after publication may be addressed through:

• A corrected copyright notice; 
• An updated credit line; 
• Replacement of an image or media file; 
• Removal of unauthorized third-party material; 
• Publication of a correction notice; 
• Addition of a rights clarification; or 
• Retraction or removal in serious cases. 

The article’s publication record and DOI will normally be preserved even when individual components require correction.

Authors must promptly notify the journal when they become aware of a copyright, permission, privacy, or licensing problem affecting their published work.

The following notice may appear on published articles:

Copyright © [Year] The Author(s). Published by Opera News: Journal of Music and Performing Arts. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International Licence (CC BY 4.0), which permits use, sharing, adaptation, distribution, and reproduction in any medium or format, provided that appropriate credit is given to the original author(s) and source, a reference to the licence is provided, and any changes are indicated. Third-party material is included under the article’s Creative Commons licence only when expressly stated.