I Play Music

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    Music licensing for businesses and activities

    Any business that plays recorded music in public, such as a shop, bar, office, restaurant, gym, community building, not-for-profit organisation – or activities such as dance classes – is almost certainly legally required to have a PPL licence.

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    See the benefits

    MusicWorks

    Music can benefit your business in a number of ways. By switching on music you can attract more footfall, motivate your staff and encourage customers to spend more.

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  • I am a radio broadcaster

    Music licensing for Radio broadcasting

    PPL licenses radio stations based in the UK, Isle of Man and Channel Islands to use recorded music in all forms of radio, from traditional FM/AM broadcasting to satellite and online radio streaming.

    I am a radio broadcaster
    I am a television broadcaster

    Music licensing for Television broadcasting

    With the relevant music licence, broadcasters can use recorded music and/or music videos in their programming with the permission of the performer and copyright owner.

    I am a television broadcaster
    Go to the Video Store

    PPL Video Store

    Ordering music videos is now easier than ever before. Search the thousands of broadcast quality videos, view videos in their entirety and download your chosen files within minutes.

    Go to the Video Store

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Received an invoice?

View our guide to help you understand what your invoice means.

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Looking for a music supplier for your business?

PPL licenses companies that can supply music for your business, for example background music for exercise classes through to in-flight entertainment.

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