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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 TheMusicLicence
      Any business (including community buildings) that plays recorded music in public is usually legally required to have TheMusicLicence.
    • PRS for Music and PPL
      How we work together
    • 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.
    • International Royalties Collection Service
      PPL is the global leader in collecting performance royalties internationally. Also known as neighbouring rights royalties, we have collected more than £335 million since 2006.
    • Copyright Term Extension
      Read our latest FAQs for performers and rightsholders
    • PPL in Session 2018
      PPL in Session provides a great opportunity for members to meet our dedicated team, and to learn more about our services.
  • 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 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.
    • Code of Conduct
    • Slavery Statement
      PPL Modern Slavery Statement
PPL - Music licensing for recorded music played in public / I Play Music

I Play Music

  • At a business
  • In the broadcast industry
  • Find out more

    Music licensing for businesses

    If you’re playing recorded music in your business or organisation for customers, staff or both, through radio, TV or other devices, you will usually need a music licence to do so lawfully.  

     

    Previously, businesses and organisations needing these licences had to obtain them separately from PPL (which represents performers and record companies) and PRS for Music (which represents songwriters, composers and music publishers).

     

    However, we have now joined forces to streamline part of what we do, by forming PPL PRS Ltd. This will make it easier for our public performance customers as they will now be able to obtain a single licence, TheMusicLicence.

     

    TheMusicLicence, will give you a single point of contact, with one invoice and one licence, making it easier for you to be correctly licensed and enjoy the potential benefits of music in your business or organisation. 

     

    PPL, PRS for Music and PPL PRS Ltd are all working hard to make sure the process is as seamless and easy as possible and we will be in touch with existing customers to explain how the transition process will work.

    Find out more
    Visit PPL PRS Ltd.

    How to get TheMusicLicence

    If you are a new customer looking for a licence or if you want to find out more about TheMusicLicence, please visit www.pplprs.co.uk for more information and contact details.

    Visit PPL PRS Ltd.
  • 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?
  • I play music in a business
  • I'm a radio broadcaster
  • I'm a TV broadcaster
  • I'm looking for a music supplier

  • Press
    • LIPA graduate, Loic Gaillard, receives top MPG Prize

      28 July 2017
      LIPA graduate Loïc Gaillard was named the recipient of the 2017 Music Producers Guild Prize which is supported by PPL.
    • New research suggests playing music increases retailers’ Net …

      7 September 2017
      New customer research has revealed that retail stores playing music have significantly higher Net Promoter Scores (NPS) …
    • BBC Music Introducing reveals partners for the inaugural Amp …

      24 August 2017
      PPL joins the line-up of partners supporting the inaugural Amplify event hosted by BBC Music Introducing later this year …
    • New research shows customers value music in bars and pubs

      24 July 2017
      New YouGov research findings have revealed that customers frequenting bars and pubs believe music creates a better atmos …
    • PPL celebrates double success at UK Business Awards 2017

      30 November 2017
      The music licensing organisation took home the hotly-contested ‘Business Change or Transformation – B2C’ accolade and wa …
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  • News
    • PPL meets with Government IP Minister

      13 April 2017
      At PPL, we are working with other UK Music members to better understand the impact that Brexit could have on our sector.
    • Five minutes with Ben Hogwood, PPL's Classical Repertoire Ma …

      17 October 2017
      Following the 40th anniversary of the prestigious Gramophone Awards in September, we caught up with PPL's Classical Repe …
    • PPL international revenues continue to grow

      31 July 2017
      PPL's main distribution for 2016 UK airplay was made to members last month, June 2017.
    • Members: Cyber security – create a secure password

      20 June 2017
      The recent ransomware attack that made national headlines had a wide-ranging impact around the globe. Fortunately, PPL w …
    • New £270 million music licensing company launches in Leicest …

      12 April 2018
      The home of Kasabian welcomes PPL PRS to the city
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  • Events
    • International Artist Managers’ Association (IAMA)

      23 April 2018
      For the last nine years, PPL has attended the annual conference of the International Artist Managers’ Association (IAMA) …
    • UK Music Roadshow - Buckinghamshire

      23 April 2018
      PPL is joining UK Music at various dates from January to May on their 2018 Roadshow.
    • Music Week Awards 2018

      26 April 2018
      PPL is delighted to support the Music Week Awards in 2018.
    • Brighton Music Conference

      26 April 2018
      PPL Record Company Relations Manager Sam Heerey is speaking at BMC 2018.
    • Jazz FM Awards 2018

      30 April 2018
      PPL is delighted to support the fifth annual Jazz FM Awards in 2018.
    See all events
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