When a student radio station includes recorded music tracks in its broadcast, it needs permission from the owner of the copyright in each individual track.
Given the huge number of record companies in the UK alone, it would be a huge task for any radio station to approach each and every copyright owner to obtain their permission to broadcast music.
PPL simplifies this process by offering an easy, one-stop-shop licence on behalf of its recording rightsholder members. Student radio stations can easily purchase a PPL Student Radio Licence online, enabling their station to broadcast as much or as little music as they wish.