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Download our guide on how to use music in your business this summer.
Music has a big impact on employee engagement and retention…the teams are in there as much as our guests are, so they enjoy that atmosphere and it helps them connect with the brand they are working in.”
Liam Wood, Head of Learning and Development, New World Trading Company.
70%
Out of 2000 Brits, 70% said they plan on going away to a coastal destination.
85%
85% of respondents said they strongly agree or agree that they’re more inclined to visit a venue if it has live music or entertainment.
70%
70% of respondents said they’re willing to travel between 100 and 200 miles to their preferred holiday destination.ᴬ
Making music a success
There are hundreds of thousands of businesses in the UK already harnessing the benefits of TheMusicLicence to improve the environment for their customers and employees.
Our customer success stories explain how they use the power of music to their advantage.
Caffé Nero
“We use music to change the atmosphere so, like all good retailers we split our day into parts… and you can actually feel the atmosphere change. More and more up-tempo as we go through the day so it has a huge influence.”
Pablo Ettinger
Co-founder of Caffè Nero
Tamworth Tap
“We have a huge local music following and showcase the best local acts…These types of events bring people into the town and support other hospitality venues.”
George Greenaway
Founder of The Tamworth Tap
New World Trading Co.
“Music keeps people here longer… it would have a detrimental effect if there was no live music to be played over the weekends especially, I think that’s where we’re the at our busiest.”
Liam Hughes
General Manager of New World Trading Co
Benefits of music
Music can be an essential tool for any business. From maximising customer engagement and retention, to reducing employee stress. Music has the power to improve productivity, and define your brand, helping you stay ahead of the competition.
Playing music can completely change the atmosphere of your business. You can adjust your music to improve guest experiences and create the perfect summer holiday setting to provide a positive and memorable environment that could keep your customers coming back for more.
Branding is important – and exciting!
There’s lots to consider but music could make
a big difference. Carefully curated playlists
that relate to your business can distinguish
your brand – especially compared to
competitors that don’t play music.
From reducing stress and improving
cognitive performance, to encouraging and
inspiring creativity, the power of music is
truly amazing. 88%ᴮ of employees agreed
that music can create a calmer environment
and help alleviate stress and anxiety.
Music has the power to bring us together.
Whether using music to connect retail staff
with customers, helping employees bond
with their employers, or creating a positive
morale boost throughout a team, the social
benefits of music are powerful and long-lasting.
Why you need TheMusicLicence
Under The Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, permission is needed from the relevant copyright holders – those people who create music – in order to play or perform music in public.
Obtaining TheMusicLicence gives you this permission, in relation to the vast majority of commercially available music. So, if you use, play, or perform music in your business or organisation, the chances are you need a music licence.
How much does TheMusicLicence cost
Select your sector to find out more on how we license you and how much it costs.
Pubs/Bar
You can play live music in your venue starting from 15p per attendee¹
Restaurants
Play background music in your restaurant from £1.42 per day.²
Cafes
Play background music in your sea-side cafe from £1.42 per day.²
Arcades and Entertainment Venues
You can play background music in your entertainment venue starting from 49p per day³
Hotels
You can play background music in your premise from 47p per day.⁴
Live Music Venue
Play specially featured entertainment in your venue from 28p.⁵
Contact us today so we can discuss how much a music licence will cost, specifically for your business, and provide you with an exact quote.
Where does your money go?
Music is valuable, and so are those that make it.
TheMusicLicence ensures those who are involved in creating the music we all enjoy are fairly paid for their
hard work and talent.
After our business costs, all the music licence fees we collect go back to PPL and PRS for Music who then
process, allocate and distribute royalties to the music creators they represent.
Represents the
rights of
175,000+
songwriters,
composers &
publishers.3
Represents the
rights of
165,000+
performers
& recording
rightsholders.3
Get TheMusicLicence
Get a quote for TheMusicLicence and put the essential energy of music at the heart of your business.
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A. Survey performed by PPL PRS via Attest based on 2000 UK adults, April 2025
B. Attest survey carried out by PPL PRS to 1000 UK adults dated 7 September 2023, working within Professional Sectors.
1. A pub or bar could play live music to up 100 people for £14.53 per event (+VAT).
2. A restaurant or café with up to 30 seats that is 400sqm or less could play music for £515.37 / £1.42 per day (+VAT).
3. Example based on a ten-pin bowling venue, with a flat fee of £ 179.87 per annum. (+VAT) per year.
4. A small residential hotels or guest house that has 15 rooms or fewer could use background music via the TV or Radio for £169.03 / 47p per day (+VAT) per year.
5. A pub or bar could host live music in their premises for up to 100 people at a one-off event for £14.53. This is providing there is no charge for entry (+VAT) per year.
