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  • I'm a Business or Broadcaster
    Music licensing for playing recorded music in public as a business or as a TV or radio broadcaster.
    • At a business
      Apply for a PPL licence
      Any business (including community buildings) that plays recorded music in public is almost certainly legally required to have a PPL licence.
    • In a radio broadcast
      Apply for a licence.
      UK radio stations must obtain a PPL licence to play recorded music in their broadcasts.
    • In a TV broadcast
      Contact us today.
      Television broadcasters that transmit from the UK must obtain a PPL licence before they can play recorded music in their programming.
    • I'm looking for music suppliers
      Find a licensed supplier.
      Music suppliers can provide pre-prepared recorded music and music videos to suit various business needs.
  • PPL membership
    If you've performed on or own the rights to recorded music, you could earn royalties by joining PPL.
    • Why should I become a member?
      Register today.
      Have you performed on or own the rights to recorded music? PPL could be collecting royalties on your behalf.
    • How to manage my member account
      Register for myPPL.
      When you register for PPL membership, you receive free access to myPPL – a secure service allowing you to manage your account online.
    • Understanding my royalties
      Payment schedule and more.
      Find out more about when and how PPL pays its members.
  • Our company
    PPL licenses recorded music played in public or broadcast, and distributes the fees to its members.
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      Keep up to date
      See the latest company news, events and read our press releases.
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      Company history
      Established in 1934, PPL exists to ensure that those who invest their time, talent and money to make music are fairly paid for their work.
    • What we do
      Company function
      PPL licenses recorded music played in public or broadcast on the radio or TV and then distributes the fees to its members.
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      Join our workforce
      PPL offers a varied range of different careers based in our modern central London offices.
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PPL - Music licensing for recorded music played in public / I Play Music

I Play Music

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    • Find out why you need a licence
    • See how much a licence could cost
    • Apply for a licence today
    • See what happens to the licence fee

    Music licensing for businesses

    Any business that plays recorded music in public, such as a shop, bar, office, restaurant, gym, community building, not-for-profit organisation – or activities such as dance classes – is almost certainly legally required to have a PPL licence.

    Find out more
    See the benefits

    MusicWorks

    Music can benefit your business in a number of ways. By switching on music you can attract more footfall, motivate your staff and encourage customers to spend more.

    See the benefits
  • I work in radio broadcasting

    Music licensing for Radio broadcasting

    PPL licenses radio stations based in the UK, Isle of Man and Channel Islands to use recorded music in all forms of radio, from traditional FM/AM broadcasting to satellite and online radio streaming.

    I work in radio broadcasting
    I work in TV broadcasting

    Music licensing for Television broadcasting

    With the relevant music licence, broadcasters can use recorded music and/or music videos in their programming with the permission of the performer and copyright owner.

    I work in TV broadcasting
    Go to the Video Store

    PPL Video Store

    Ordering music videos is now easier than ever before. Search the thousands of broadcast quality videos, view videos in their entirety and download your chosen files within minutes.

    Go to the Video Store
  • Why do I need a licence?
  • See the benefits of playing recorded music
  • I play music in a business
  • I'm a radio broadcaster
  • I'm a TV broadcaster
  • I'm looking for a music supplier

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