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Music licensing for playing recorded music in public as a business or as a TV or radio broadcaster.
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Any business (including community buildings) that plays recorded music in public is usually legally required to have a PPL licence.
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In a radio broadcast
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UK radio stations must obtain a PPL licence to play recorded music in their broadcasts.
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Television broadcasters that transmit from the UK must obtain a PPL licence before they can play recorded music in their programming.
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Music suppliers can provide pre-prepared recorded music and music videos to suit various business needs.
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If you've performed on or own the rights to recorded music, you could earn royalties by joining PPL.
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Have you performed on or own the rights to recorded music? PPL could be collecting royalties on your behalf.
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When you register for PPL membership, you receive free access to myPPL – a secure service allowing you to manage your account online.
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Find out more about when and how PPL pays its members.
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PPL is the global leader in collecting performance royalties internationally. Also known as neighbouring rights royalties, we have collected more than £226 million over the past decade.
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PPL in Session 2017
PPL in Session provides a great opportunity for members to meet our dedicated team, and to learn more about our services.
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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.
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PPL licenses recorded music played in public or broadcast on the radio or TV and then distributes the fees to its members.
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Maximising international revenue
5 July 2017
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PPL reveals its annual charts of most played tracks and arti …
8 June 2017
Music licensing company PPL has today announced at its AGM the annual PPL Most Played Charts revealing the most played a …
PPL implements Birst for cloud-based analytics on music righ …
5 June 2017
Birst, an Infor company and a leader in Cloud Business Intelligence (BI) and Analytics for the Enterprise, today announc …
Revealed: the most-played tracks on ‘Sgt Pepper’
31 May 2017
The Beatles’ ‘Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’ album was released 50 years ago on 1st June.
PPL announces record-breaking financial year
31 May 2017
PPL has announced a record-breaking financial year in 2016, with total annual revenue breaking the £200 million mark for …
PPL and PRS for Music Appoint Suzanne Smith Managing Directo …
24 May 2017
PPL and PRS for Music have appointed Suzanne Smith to the position of Managing Director at their joint venture (JV) for …
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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.
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 …
The Wiggle High5 team select their favourite cycle tracks
25 April 2017
Cycling is a sport whose profile has steadily been on the rise over the past few years; so much so that it’s now one of …
Out and about meeting members
13 April 2017
We are always keen to get out and about to meet members. As well as the monthly PPL in Session events held in our office …
PPL team up with BBC Radio 2 to count-down the Top 10 most-p …
6 April 2017
Last night (Wednesday 5th April) saw the BBC Folk Awards held at the Royal Albert Hall. Amongst the big winners were Ry …
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Maximising international revenue
5 July 2017
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