- What is TheMusicLicence?
TheMusicLicence allows you to legally play and perform music in your business, whether through the radio, TV, other digital devices and/or live performances.
If you play or perform music in your business or organisation in the UK, you will usually need TheMusicLicence. It will cover you, with one licence and one invoice, for the use of virtually all commercially released music available – millions of songs and recordings, including the most popular and well-loved music not just from the UK, but also from around the world.
- Who is PPL and PRS for Music?
PPL and PRS for Music are both collective management organisations. They issue licences and collect royalties for certain uses of copyright-protected music, on behalf of their many hundreds of thousands of members. They then distribute those royalties to members.
PPL represents record companies and performers for the use of recorded music, while PRS for Music represents songwriters, composers and music publishers for the use of musical compositions and lyrics (for both recorded music and live performances).
PPL and PRS for Music set up PPL PRS Ltd to offer a single joint music licence, on behalf of them both, for playing and performing music in public (see ‘What does playing music ‘in public’ mean?’).
- What are the Terms and Conditions of TheMusicLicence?
You can view TheMusicLicence Terms and Conditions online.
- Why should I play music in my business?
Whatever your business – coffee shop, beauty or hair salon, cocktail bar or restaurant, clothing retailer or offices, factories and workplaces - music has the potential to enhance the experience you provide to your customers, visitors and employees.
The music you play can be as much a part of your brand image as your logo. It could be the deciding factor for a customer when choosing between you and your competitors!
Purchasing TheMusicLicence for your music usage ensures you are legally entitled to play millions of commercially released songs and recordings from all over the world. And in doing so, you are also helping the writers and performers to be fairly rewarded for their work.
Get TheMusicLicence for your business or organisation and put the essential energy of music at the heart of your business!
- Who is PPL PRS Ltd?
PPL PRS Ltd was created to provide customers with a streamlined music licensing service – TheMusicLicence – with a single point of contact to make it easier to legally play and perform music in public. PPL PRS Ltd is equally owned by PPL and PRS for Music.
PPL PRS Ltd started trading in 2018. Prior to 2018, businesses and organisations would have had to purchase two separate licences from PPL and PRS for Music instead.
- Where does the money go?
After our business costs, music licence fees are distributed to all those involved in making music via PPL and PRS for Music.
Sports Events
Build a team spirit and legally play music at your sporting events with TheMusicLicence.
Whether you’re using music to accompany key events during a match or a game, or for half-time entertainment, you’ll usually need TheMusicLicence to play or perform music in your premises.
TheMusicLicence ensures permission is granted from the relevant copyright holders in relation to the vast majority of commercially available music.
By obtaining TheMusicLicence, you’ll be able to play or perform music from PPL and PRS for Music’s repertoires legally and enjoy its benefits whilst ensuring that its creators are fairly rewarded for their work.
Create an atmosphere
Playing high-energy music in your sporting venue can help to build excitement and anticipation before and during a match or game.
Rock anthems, dance music and popular songs can create atmosphere at your event, encourage fan participation, boost player’s morale, and unify and engage fans with their favour team or sports person.
Build your team identity
No matter whether it’s football or rugby, hockey or cricket, many sports teams often have their own chants or theme songs that are unique to their fanbase. It is these chants and theme songs that can be used to rally support and create a sense of belonging amongst fans. Familiar tracks can strike a chord and evoke pride and passion, increasing the community spirit.
Music can also reflect the regional and cultural identity of the team and its fanbase. Local bands, regional hits, or traditional songs can be used to honour the area’s heritage and connect with local supporters. Not only does this enhance the sense of place but also celebrates the uniqueness of the community the fanbase belongs to.
Highlight Key Moments
Music can be used to highlight significant moments in the sporting event, such as when a player or players are making their entrance onto the pitch, when a goal or try is scored, when points are won, when races are finished or when a player or players are making their entrance on to the pitch.
In addition to key moments on or around the pitch, music also has the ability to enhance other areas within a stadium. Upbeat and familiar tracks can make waiting in line more enjoyable for fans when they are queuing for food, drinks or merchandise, music helps to build atmosphere, engaging fans in the experience.
Enhance the experience
It’s not just within the sporting action where music brings positive benefits. Music contributes to the overall experience for fans all over the venue, in the stands, in boxes and in hospitality areas.
Pre-game or halftime shows often feature live performances, DJs, or marching bands and can set the tone for fan experiences and hospitality events. With access to 1000s of different songs and repertoire via TheMusicLicence, music can be used to create a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere, catch the mood of an event and create a truly immersive experience for fans.
Do I need a music licence for my sports event or stadium/sports arena and events?
You might not realise it, but music is protected by copyright, and businesses and organisations.
You may need to get permission from the music creators to play or perform their works in public (see FAQ ‘What does playing music ‘in public’ mean?’). TheMusicLicence allows you to legally play or perform music for those at your stadium/sporting area, hospitality suites, boxes, and staff areas.
When you are correctly licensed, TheMusicLicence also covers music that is played as attendees arrive and leave the venue, in-game background music, music used to build atmosphere prior to the start of the sporting action and the entry or exit of sportspeople from the sporting area.
Millions of songs
TheMusicLicence covers virtually all commercially released music available – millions of songs and recordings, including the most popular and well-loved music, not just from the UK, but from around the world.
By obtaining TheMusicLicence you’ll be able to play virtually all commercially released music legally and enjoy its benefits whilst ensuring that its creators are fairly rewarded for their work.
How is my music licence cost calculated?
The cost of TheMusicLicence for a sports venue depends on a number of factors, including how you use music in your day-to-day operations, whether that be for background purposes or other usages such as live performances and events.
Please find cost examples below:
Ground music
Starts from...Featured entertainment
Starts from...Music in boxes
Starts from...*Cost examples correct as of September 2024.
Sports Events FAQs
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Thinking about playing music in your hotel, B&B or guesthouse and want to know more?
What is TheMusicLicence?
What is TheMusicLicence
Do I need a music licence?
Do I need a music licence?
Where does my money go?
Where does my money go?
How do I get TheMusicLicence?
Call us on 0116 290 0525
(8am-6pm, Monday-Friday)
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