0:00:09 > 0:00:11MUSIC PLAYS
0:00:15 > 0:00:16# We were good
0:00:16 > 0:00:18# So good
0:00:18 > 0:00:21# I thought you'd always be... #
0:00:21 > 0:00:24Just three average kids with a dream.
0:00:24 > 0:00:26They want to be cool, rich and famous
0:00:26 > 0:00:30and there's one good way they're going to do that - the internet.
0:00:30 > 0:00:36But there's all kinds of stuff going on there. Some good, some bad.
0:00:36 > 0:00:41That's where I come in - ID Muckford, internet detective.
0:00:42 > 0:00:47# Love was a lie you told Why did you lose your hold of me? #
0:00:47 > 0:00:49Yes, listen up, you guys.
0:00:49 > 0:00:51We got it.
0:00:51 > 0:00:54Rick Mason of Lemon Studios says he'll record us
0:00:54 > 0:00:56and maybe get us a record deal.
0:00:56 > 0:00:57Yes!
0:00:57 > 0:01:01That's great, Jez. How did you meet Rick Mason?
0:01:01 > 0:01:03I found him on the net. Mailed him one of our tracks.
0:01:03 > 0:01:06Told him the Alleyk@tz were going places.
0:01:06 > 0:01:08Yeah, I just checked out Lemon Studios.
0:01:08 > 0:01:11Wow, great website, and there's a quote.
0:01:11 > 0:01:15Says, "Rick Mason's one of the top music producers."
0:01:15 > 0:01:17Maybe, but did you spot that?
0:01:17 > 0:01:20No-one's actually met Rick Mason.
0:01:20 > 0:01:24Just a name on a screen, found at random.
0:01:29 > 0:01:32Rick Mason's studios have moved?
0:01:32 > 0:01:34But...it was on the website.
0:01:34 > 0:01:37The information's obviously out of date. We're going to be late.
0:01:37 > 0:01:41OK, OK, I'll check it out again.
0:01:41 > 0:01:43That's right, Amy, check it again.
0:01:43 > 0:01:46I get the feeling that Amy's going to be checking out
0:01:46 > 0:01:49a whole load of stuff before the day's over.
0:01:49 > 0:01:51# Delete, delete, delete
0:01:51 > 0:01:53# How could you delete me
0:01:53 > 0:02:02# So easily. #
0:02:02 > 0:02:05Great stuff, guys. I reckon I can get you a deal with that.
0:02:05 > 0:02:06Yes!
0:02:06 > 0:02:11But...we're going to need to do a little business of our own first.
0:02:11 > 0:02:13We haven't discussed my fee.
0:02:18 > 0:02:22£1,000 just to record one track?!
0:02:22 > 0:02:26Rick Mason knows what he's doing. He's our only chance.
0:02:26 > 0:02:29I don't know, there's something about that guy.
0:02:29 > 0:02:32I'll do some research, see what I can find out.
0:02:34 > 0:02:38OK, I found out all we need to know about Rick Mason.
0:02:38 > 0:02:39Just take a look at this.
0:02:39 > 0:02:41He's a crook!
0:02:41 > 0:02:44He has already stolen money from three other bands.
0:02:44 > 0:02:46That's just chatroom gossip, Amy.
0:02:46 > 0:02:49Anyone can say anything on the internet.
0:02:49 > 0:02:51Remember you found the wrong address on the web?
0:02:51 > 0:02:54If that was wrong, then this could be wrong too.
0:02:54 > 0:02:58OK, Jez, I should have double checked everything before,
0:02:58 > 0:03:02which is exactly what I did this morning. Look!
0:03:02 > 0:03:05He was put in prison for stealing from young bands,
0:03:05 > 0:03:10so they closed down his studio, but when he came out of prison this year
0:03:10 > 0:03:13he opened another one, Lemon Studios.
0:03:15 > 0:03:18Which means, guys, we don't give him any money,
0:03:18 > 0:03:20but we don't have a record deal.
0:03:20 > 0:03:22The band should be happy,
0:03:22 > 0:03:26they just saved themselves a cool thousand big ones.
0:03:26 > 0:03:30But right now, all they know is that they've missed out
0:03:30 > 0:03:33on their chance of fame and fortune.
0:03:33 > 0:03:36I don't think they're going to quit so easily,
0:03:36 > 0:03:38but neither is that guy, Rick.
0:03:41 > 0:03:44These guys, the Alleyk@tz, are hungry for the big time
0:03:44 > 0:03:48and Amy has spotted their chance - the Battle of the Bands.
0:03:48 > 0:03:51The winner gets a real recording contract
0:03:51 > 0:03:54and it's being streamed live on the net.
0:03:54 > 0:03:56Could be their big break.
0:03:56 > 0:03:59Local bands with original material.
0:03:59 > 0:04:01Hmm...
0:04:01 > 0:04:03But we don't have any songs of our own.
0:04:03 > 0:04:05What about this?
0:04:05 > 0:04:10# I was blue, till I met you But now we are through. #
0:04:10 > 0:04:14No, Jez, they want original, not embarrassing.
0:04:14 > 0:04:17MUSIC PLAYS
0:04:27 > 0:04:29I think I might have something.
0:04:29 > 0:04:32# Look at my face, sugar What do you see?
0:04:32 > 0:04:34# Nothing at all of who I used to be
0:04:34 > 0:04:36# Got a one-man show
0:04:36 > 0:04:38# That don't include me. #
0:04:38 > 0:04:41I think this is what Max was trying to do.
0:04:41 > 0:04:43MUSIC STARTS
0:04:48 > 0:04:51# Look at my face, sugar # What do you see?
0:04:51 > 0:04:52# Nothing at all... #
0:04:52 > 0:04:54The battle is on, but that song...
0:04:54 > 0:04:57Something doesn't quite add up.
0:05:00 > 0:05:03OK, guys, give it all you got.
0:05:03 > 0:05:06Your song's a winner. Best version of it I've ever heard.
0:05:06 > 0:05:09Version? Max!
0:05:09 > 0:05:11You said you wrote it.
0:05:11 > 0:05:13'Ladies and gentlemen,
0:05:13 > 0:05:15'The Alleyk@tz!'
0:05:15 > 0:05:18# Made like I got a one-way ticket... #
0:05:18 > 0:05:20Did you catch that?
0:05:20 > 0:05:22He's heard the song before.
0:05:22 > 0:05:26So the question is, whose song are they playing?
0:05:26 > 0:05:30# Oh, your guarantees
0:05:30 > 0:05:32# Oh, your pretty please
0:05:32 > 0:05:35# Oh, were wrong for me
0:05:35 > 0:05:37# So kiss and tell me goodbye. #
0:05:38 > 0:05:41'The judges have reached a decision.
0:05:41 > 0:05:44'The winner of this year's Battle of the Bands is...
0:05:44 > 0:05:46'The Alleyk@tz!'
0:05:46 > 0:05:48CHEERING
0:05:48 > 0:05:53Thieves! They've stolen my work. I wrote the words of that song.
0:05:53 > 0:05:55AUDIENCE GASP
0:05:55 > 0:05:59That's crazy. This is our song, isn't it, guys?
0:05:59 > 0:06:01Guys?
0:06:01 > 0:06:03We made up the music ourselves.
0:06:03 > 0:06:08Who cares about the music? I wrote those words.
0:06:08 > 0:06:09Max!
0:06:09 > 0:06:11The words were on the net.
0:06:11 > 0:06:16It's not stealing, is it? Anyway, I changed some of the words.
0:06:16 > 0:06:18AUDIENCE BOO
0:06:18 > 0:06:21That's Lorna Lovett. Used to be a big star.
0:06:21 > 0:06:24That song, she wrote the words.
0:06:24 > 0:06:28There's an ugly word for what Max did - plagiarism.
0:06:28 > 0:06:30When anyone copies someone else's words
0:06:30 > 0:06:34and pretends the words are theirs, it's not borrowing, it's theft.
0:06:34 > 0:06:36Poor guy, Max didn't know.
0:06:36 > 0:06:41Now the band's disqualified, he's gone from hero to zero.
0:06:41 > 0:06:44Sorry, everyone. I was trying to help.
0:06:45 > 0:06:47Oh, no. The scary lady.
0:06:47 > 0:06:49Lorna, we're so sorry.
0:06:49 > 0:06:52Sorry about using your words without asking.
0:06:52 > 0:06:56And so you should be and you'll pay for it.
0:06:56 > 0:06:58THEY GROAN
0:06:58 > 0:07:02Down to business. After the show, I played your song all night
0:07:02 > 0:07:05and you know what? I like it. No, I LOVE it!
0:07:05 > 0:07:08My record company wants us to do a deal.
0:07:08 > 0:07:10Yes!
0:07:10 > 0:07:12A deal? Why not?
0:07:12 > 0:07:15The band wrote the music, Lorna wrote the words.
0:07:15 > 0:07:18They can record the song, release the single.
0:07:18 > 0:07:23Lorna gets 20% and a little bit of what she really wants - recognition.
0:07:23 > 0:07:25Kiss And Tell Me Goodbye.
0:07:25 > 0:07:28Words by Lorna Lovett, music by The Alleyk@tz.
0:07:28 > 0:07:31Our first record. We're on our way!
0:07:40 > 0:07:42What do you think?
0:07:42 > 0:07:43- Wow!- Cool!
0:07:43 > 0:07:45That's so us!
0:07:45 > 0:07:47Let's hope the record company likes it.
0:07:47 > 0:07:50Our own merchandising, I can't wait to see it.
0:07:53 > 0:07:57I never thought I'd say this, Max, but you actually look cool.
0:07:57 > 0:07:58Hey, we're going to be famous.
0:07:58 > 0:08:02We've got to see some records first. Back to rehearsals.
0:08:02 > 0:08:06OK, but let's celebrate later. A slap-up pizza for lunch?
0:08:10 > 0:08:13- Yum.- Here's to the K@tz!- Snap!
0:08:13 > 0:08:16The K@tz? Oh, it's you!
0:08:16 > 0:08:19Sorry, I'm Zoe. Hi.
0:08:19 > 0:08:22Hey, that's our new logo.
0:08:22 > 0:08:26Yeah, it's really cool. Bought it yesterday.
0:08:26 > 0:08:30- Huh? Where from? - Down at Mason's market stall.
0:08:30 > 0:08:33Hmm, the K@tz's merchandise isn't on sale yet.
0:08:34 > 0:08:35Something's up!
0:08:42 > 0:08:44Rick Mason!
0:08:44 > 0:08:49He's using the logo we designed to sell his rubbish clothes.
0:08:49 > 0:08:52And none of the money will come to us.
0:08:52 > 0:08:55Our beautiful logo on this...thing.
0:08:55 > 0:08:57Toilet roll?
0:08:57 > 0:09:01With our logo all over it? It's a rip-off.
0:09:01 > 0:09:05OK. Guys, back to base. We've got to sort this out.
0:09:08 > 0:09:11Lorna, he's stolen the logo that we designed.
0:09:11 > 0:09:14You were a big star, did this ever happen to you?
0:09:14 > 0:09:19Yes, crooks made money using my logo and I didn't get a penny.
0:09:19 > 0:09:22So, what can we do?
0:09:22 > 0:09:24Fight back and fight hard.
0:09:24 > 0:09:25But what with?
0:09:25 > 0:09:29This is what they're going to need. It's the copyright sign.
0:09:29 > 0:09:32With this, you can say to the world,
0:09:32 > 0:09:36this name, this logo, this brand, whatever it is,
0:09:36 > 0:09:41is mine and if you want to use it, you have to do two things.
0:09:41 > 0:09:43Ask me, and if I agree, pay me.
0:09:43 > 0:09:46It's great protection, look out for it.
0:09:46 > 0:09:51Your record company should have put your copyright on everything.
0:09:54 > 0:09:56Hooray!
0:09:57 > 0:09:58KNOCK AT DOOR
0:10:00 > 0:10:03Sorry, guys, but I think you should see this.
0:10:03 > 0:10:07K@tz stuff in the market, you were right, it's rubbish!
0:10:07 > 0:10:11Yeah, Rick Mason stole our copyright, his stuff is copywrong.
0:10:11 > 0:10:16Zoe, you're a true fan, you deserve the real thing.
0:10:16 > 0:10:18Wow! Thanks!
0:10:18 > 0:10:22Tell your friends it pays to get the real thing.
0:10:22 > 0:10:26That way, we get paid and you get the good stuff.
0:10:26 > 0:10:29So, what about that Rick guy?
0:10:29 > 0:10:32He's in trouble, using the logo the Alleyk@tz designed
0:10:32 > 0:10:35without asking them or paying them a penny.
0:10:35 > 0:10:38He thinks the best thing he can do is hide it all.
0:10:38 > 0:10:40POLICE SIREN
0:10:40 > 0:10:44But maybe it's just a little too late.
0:10:44 > 0:10:48# Some place that's new. #
0:10:52 > 0:10:56The K@tz have hit the big time. They're touring, they're famous.
0:10:56 > 0:10:59But weren't they looking for fame and fortune?
0:10:59 > 0:11:02What happened to that fortune?
0:11:02 > 0:11:05Guys, take a look at this.
0:11:06 > 0:11:09Bad news, the band is broke.
0:11:09 > 0:11:11- What?- How come?
0:11:11 > 0:11:13Our sales, look.
0:11:13 > 0:11:16Down, down and down.
0:11:16 > 0:11:18But the K@tz are really popular.
0:11:18 > 0:11:22If we don't get money from somewhere, the K@tz are finished.
0:11:22 > 0:11:25I know, guys, I'll sell my new drum kit.
0:11:25 > 0:11:28That's crazy, Max. We need you and your drums.
0:11:28 > 0:11:32Let's ask the people who know about this stuff.
0:11:33 > 0:11:36How can I see your CDs, or anyone else's,
0:11:36 > 0:11:38when everyone is downloading?
0:11:38 > 0:11:43Downloading? I love it. I buy all my music that way.
0:11:43 > 0:11:46If your fans were buying your music by downloading,
0:11:46 > 0:11:49- you'd still be making money. - But we're not,
0:11:49 > 0:11:50so what's going on?
0:11:50 > 0:11:52Ask him.
0:11:52 > 0:11:55Amy, Jez, Max - the K@tz! Woah!
0:11:55 > 0:11:58I hope you're here to buy some of our music?
0:11:58 > 0:12:01Buy? You're kidding, no-one buys your music.
0:12:01 > 0:12:03K@tz fans get it for free.
0:12:03 > 0:12:05- Free?- How?
0:12:05 > 0:12:07You haven't heard of K@tztr@x?
0:12:07 > 0:12:10- It's got all your music shared with everyone.- Shared?
0:12:10 > 0:12:13You mean some crook is stealing our music?
0:12:13 > 0:12:15Interesting, eh?
0:12:15 > 0:12:19Jez calls it stealing but fans call it sharing.
0:12:19 > 0:12:23Um...maybe you should meet a good friend of mine.
0:12:26 > 0:12:29Meet Lucy, she runs K@tztr@x.
0:12:29 > 0:12:34I can't believe you K@tz are here in my studio, I'm your biggest fan!
0:12:34 > 0:12:37Yeah, she's a real fan. So, what's the problem?
0:12:37 > 0:12:39True, she's a genuine fan.
0:12:39 > 0:12:44She loves the K@tz music so much, she wants everyone to hear it, so...
0:12:44 > 0:12:47she lets people download it from her computer for nothing.
0:12:47 > 0:12:50It's called file sharing,
0:12:50 > 0:12:52and sharing's good, right?
0:12:52 > 0:12:54Well, it's not so simple.
0:12:54 > 0:12:59Lucy, if you give our tracks away, then our fans won't buy them
0:12:59 > 0:13:02and then there'll be no new CDs...
0:13:02 > 0:13:04no K@tz stuff to buy...
0:13:04 > 0:13:06no music...
0:13:06 > 0:13:09and, in the end, no band.
0:13:09 > 0:13:10LUCY GASPS
0:13:10 > 0:13:13No K@tz? That's terrible!
0:13:13 > 0:13:16No music? I never realised!
0:13:16 > 0:13:21Let's work together on this. We must get the fans to understand.
0:13:21 > 0:13:24We need a message. Something catchy and clear.
0:13:24 > 0:13:27OK, leave it with me.
0:13:27 > 0:13:29Lucy didn't let them down,
0:13:29 > 0:13:31she stopped giving the K@tz music away
0:13:31 > 0:13:34and she came up with quite a snappy slogan.
0:13:34 > 0:13:36What do you do, guys?
0:13:36 > 0:13:40AUDIENCE: Pay for what you play! Pay for what you play!
0:13:40 > 0:13:43Pay for what you play! Pay for what you play!
0:13:43 > 0:13:48# And take it, break it down... #
0:13:48 > 0:13:50Good news for the K@tz,
0:13:50 > 0:13:51sales are climbing,
0:13:51 > 0:13:53the tour's going well,
0:13:53 > 0:13:56and there's more K@tz music on its way.
0:13:56 > 0:14:02# Pay for what you play! #
0:14:02 > 0:14:04See you around.
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