You must have an Ofcom Short Term Restricted Service Licence (RSL) in place before applying for your PPL licence. You will need to visit Ofcom’s website for more information and to apply.
You will also need a PRS for Music licence to broadcast music on your station.
PPL and PRS for Music are two, separate, independent companies. While we both license the use of music and collect royalties for the music industry, we represent different rightsholders and have separate licences, terms and conditions.
PPL collects and distributes money for the use of recorded music on behalf of recording rightsholders (e.g. record companies) and performers. PRS for Music collects and distributes money for the use of music and lyrics on behalf of songwriters, composers and music publishers.
Visit PRS for Music for more information.
Championing music rights for over 90 years
Costs
Licence fees are charged at £35 (plus VAT) for each day of broadcast, with an additional one-off fee of £50 (plus VAT) payable if you decide to simulcast the station online.
Please read the full terms and conditions for the Short-term Restricted Service Licence.
Apply
Apply for a licence for the Short-Term Restricted Service Licence here.
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 once we have reviewed your licence application, a member of PPL’s Broadcast Licensing team will be in touch within two working days.