Who can join PPL as a member?
Anyone who owns (or is the exclusive licensee of) the rights for when recorded music is broadcast or played in public in the UK can join PPL as a recording rightsholder member. Anyone who has performed on recorded music can join PPL as a performer member. In some cases, studio producers are also eligible to […]
How do I become a PPL member?
You can register online for performer and recording rightsholder memberships with PPL. It is free to do so. Click here to start the registration process, which you can complete online. The process guides you through what you need to do to help make registration as quick and simple as possible. The registration process starts with […]
What rights in my recordings are granted to PPL when I join as a member?
Performers Joining PPL as a performer does not involve transferring any rights. Performers have certain statutory rights to receive a share of the licence fees for the public performance and broadcast of recordings on which they have performed. PPL simply collects and distributes the UK royalties that you are entitled to as a performer. If, […]
What rights do PPL members have under the CRM Directive Regulations?
The Collective Rights Management (CRM) Directive Regulations include certain rights for all rightsholders in relation to their dealings with UK collective management organisations (CMOs), including PPL. Read more on the CRM Directive Read more about PPL policies
What should I do once I’ve joined?
Recording rightsholder members (once registration has been approved) can begin to register repertoire through their myPPL online account. Members can begin to earn royalties on repertoire once complete and accurate data relating to a recording has been entered into PPL’s database. Recordings must be registered by 31 January each year in order to be eligible […]
How do I log in to myPPL? What if I’ve forgotten my password?
To log in to myPPL, enter your email address and password. Don’t worry if you’ve forgotten your password, it’s easy to reset it. Click on “Forgot your Password?” on the myPPL login page. Enter the email address that you registered with and click on “Send Password Reset Email”. An email will be sent to you […]
Does PPL manage the rights in music videos?
Where rightsholders appoint PPL to manage rights in their music videos this is done through our sister company VPL. VPL operates a core appointment and one optional appointment covering new media rights. In addition to the membership terms, the relationship between PPL or VPL and rightsholder members is also governed by the PPL or VPL company Articles of Association.
I’m a performer’s manager/representative. What should I do?
If you already represent a PPL performer or recording rightsholder and have a myPPL account, you can register a new performer or recording rightsholder by clicking on “Accounts” from the myPPL homepage, then selecting “Registrations” followed by “Add Another Registration”. You can begin the registration on behalf of the performer or recording rightsholder – please […]
Can PPL payments be included in a will? If I am the beneficiary or executor of a deceased performer, what should I do?
A performer’s right to receive royalties (or ‘equitable remuneration’) is transmissible upon death. PPL will require certain documentation in order to process the transfer of this right to a beneficiary. Please contact PPL’s Member Services team on 020 8068 1054 or via email at memberservices@ppluk.com. PPL actively takes steps to contact the estates of deceased […]
I’m already registered with PRS for Music – should I join PPL as well?
PPL collects and distributes money for the use of recorded music on behalf of record companies and performers. PRS for Music and the Mechanical Copyright Protection Society (MCPS) collect and distribute money for the use of music and lyrics on behalf of songwriters, composers and publishers. Even if you are registered with PRS for Music as a […]
How can I end my PPL membership?
If you are a recording rightsholder and wish to stop being a member of PPL you can do so by writing to PPL, giving six months’ notice to terminate. Upon termination, all rights granted to PPL shall be re-assigned to you and any optional mandates shall end. You can also terminate each optional New Media […]
What is two-factor authentication on myPPL?
Two-factor authentication is a standard method used by companies to ensure the person logging onto a secure website (such as myPPL) is an authorised user for the account they are trying to access. This process requires a unique code to be entered on the login screen, which is sent to the user via another contact […]