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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 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 payments
      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.
    • News and events
      Keep up to date
      See the latest company news, events and read our press releases.
    • Who we are
      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.
    • Work for us
      Join our workforce
      PPL offers a varied range of different careers based in our modern central London offices.
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  • I Play Music
    • I play music at a business
      • Why do I need a licence?
        • I don't understand my invoice, what does it mean?
      • Why music is good for business
      • Apply for a licence
      • How much does a licence cost?
        • Exercise and dance
        • Hairdressers and beauty salons
        • Shops
        • Pubs, bars and nightclubs
        • Restaurants and cafés
        • Office buildings and factories
        • Gym, leisure and fitness centres
        • Social, member and not-for-profit sports clubs
        • Doctors, dentists and hospitals
        • Hotels and B&Bs
        • Schools and colleges
        • Cinema and theatres
        • Concerts, exhibitions and event venues
        • Halls for hire
        • Local authority buildings
        • Vehicles and transport
        • Community buildings
        • I’m not sure what type of licence I need
      • What happens to the licence fee?
      • Consultation: The use of recorded music in Specially Featured Entertainment
    • Radio broadcasting
      • Why do I need a radio broadcasting licence?
      • Apply for a radio broadcast licence
    • Television broadcasting
      • Global TV Sales
      • Online TV broadcasting
    • Music suppliers
      • Music for private video recordings
      • Quiz compilations
      • Master content suppliers
      • In-flight entertainment systems
      • Music for hotel bedrooms
      • DJ mix (CD)
      • Digital/hard disk jukeboxes
      • Audio compilations for exercise classes
      • Music video compilations for gyms
      • Background music video compilations
      • Bespoke in-store radio
      • Compilations for on-hold telephone services
      • Background music compilations (hard disk)
      • Background music compilations (CD)
  • I Make Music
    • Why should I become a member?
      • Performers
        • Could PPL owe me money?
        • Is my performance eligible for royalties?
      • Rights holders
        • How can PPL make me money?
        • What is an ISRC?
        • How do I register my repertoire?
    • How to manage my account
    • Understanding my payments
      • When will I get paid?
      • How can I earn more?
      • What does my statement mean?
      • Where does PPL collect money from?
      • How are royalties distributed?
      • Frequently Asked Questions about PPL membership
  • About Us
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    • Who we are
      • Mission, values and goals
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      • Annual reviews
      • Company history
      • Corporate social responsibility
    • What we do
      • See what happens to the licence fee
      • Case studies
      • PPL charts
      • PPL and government
        • Digital Economy Act
        • EU and the Creative Industries
        • US Performance Rights
        • IP Review
        • Growth Review
        • Copyright Term
        • Completed campaigns
      • Industry links
    • Work for us
      • Latest vacancies
      • Employee benefits
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