Royalty issues about music

I would like to send to a couple of contests my latest video recorded in Rangiroa - French Polynesia.

I have used commercial music for the editing and I am worried about the legal aspects. Are there any specifical concerns about video contests ? I am wondering wether the organization (the contest show) is responsible for public show off or me ?

Thanks

It will be copyright so you cannot use it unless you pay for the use of the commercial music. $$$$$

Try looking for some royalty free stuff.

Lots of sites on the net sell it.

Copyright law prohibits public display, not just commercial use. A video contest would count as public display.

This is a topic that keeps coming up. There are so many sites and companies that sell good quality, royalty free music....why bother with potential trouble by not going the royalty free way. I still say that for quick results and quality music, Sonic Fire 4 can't be beat.

Steve B)