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I’ m not currently licensed, what do I do?
If you do not have a licence you can call PPL on 020 7534 1070 or email: ppnb @ ppluk. com.
Does this mean I do not need a PRS for Music licence?
Hoteliers need to ensure they have both a valid PRS licence and a PPL licence. In simple terms, a PRS licence ensures that the songwriters and composers of music get paid whilst a PPL licence ensures that the record companies and performers who produced or played on the recorded music you play get paid. PRS and PPL are separate organisations; however, they are working together to make the licensing process more streamlined and straightforward. Watch this space for more news in 2017.
Where does my PPL licence fee go?
After the deduction of running costs, all licence fee income is distributed to PPL’ s members who include major record labels and independents as well as globally successful performers and session musicians. A PPL licence ensures that those who invest their time, talent and money to make music are fairly paid for their work. PPL does not retain a profit for its services.
Do other sectors and businesses need to get a PPL licence?
Yes, any business that plays recorded music in public will usually need a PPL licence.
PPL’ s licence means you don’ t have to contact each record company individually to obtain their permission to play recorded music from PPL’ s vast repertoire, which includes nearly all commercially released music.
Further details about the consultation, the tariff and the transitional arrangements can be found at www. ppluk. com / hotels
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