What happens if I broadcast recorded music on the radio or online but don’t get a PPL licence?
Where a broadcaster requires a PPL licence but does not obtain one, the broadcaster will be infringing copyright and may ultimately face legal proceedings. Legal proceedings are a last resort but are sometimes necessary. A court can order the broadcaster to pay outstanding licence fees plus PPL’s legal costs and issue a court order known […]
How can I pay for my licence?
Once you receive an invoice from PPL, you can pay for your licence by one of the following methods: Pay Online A secure self-service ‘pay online’ portal is available via www.ppluk.com/payonline where you can pay your invoice by credit or debit card. Please have your account and invoice number ready to login to the online portal. Electronic […]
I’ve applied online for a licence – what do I do now?
Once you have purchased your PPL licence online, you will receive a copy of your licence agreement and an invoice. If we need more information from you after you have submitted your licence application, a member of PPL’s Broadcast Licensing team will be in touch within two working days.
How can I purchase a radio broadcasting licence?
PPL’s radio broadcast licenses are available to purchase online and include licenses for online radio services, short term RSL stations and Ofcom-licensed community radio stations. Apply for a broadcast licence If you are operating a type of radio station not listed above (for example, a DAB radio station), please contact us at radiobroadcasting@ppluk.com for licensing advice and […]
What happens to the licence fee?
The law gives performers and recording rightsholders (e.g. record companies) the right to be paid when their music is played. Under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, permission is needed from the performers and recording rightsholders in order to include music within a radio, TV or online broadcast. PPL licenses the use of recorded […]
How much does a PPL broadcast licence cost?
The cost of a PPL licence varies depending on what type of service you operate. Visit our Licensing page and select the music usage you need – we’ll let you know how to get a licence to play it. If you require further guidance, please contact us at radiobroadcasting@ppluk.com or tvbroadcasting@ppluk.com, as appropriate.
Why do I need a PPL licence to play recorded music in radio broadcasts?
It is a legal requirement to obtain a PPL licence to include recorded music in a radio or TV broadcast. The permission of the copyright holder(s) of each recorded music track a radio station or TV channel uses is therefore required before that music can be broadcast. As a broadcaster, you would have to obtain […]