18 March 2010Music Licences
The Performing Right Society (PRS) is a non-profit membership organisation which collects licence fees from music users, PRS then distributes the money to its members, the writers and publishers of music, and to affiliated societies worldwide.
This is regardless of whether the music performed is live or by recorded means - be it from a television, a jukebox, or through the internet.
Who needs a PRS Music Licence?
Is a PRS Music Licence required by Law?
Yes.
The Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 means that if you use copyright music in public, you must first obtain permission from every writer or composer whose music you intend to play. In the UK, we represent these copyright owners, so a PRS Music Licence gives you the legal permission to play just about any copyright music in the world repertoire. A PRS Music Licence is required regardless of the ownership of any other type of licence.
If you intend to or currently broadcast music in the following situations, please read the related guidance issued by the Performing Rights Society
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or alternatively you can contact PRS direct:
Copyright House, 29 - 33 Berners Street, London W1T 3AB
Telephone: 020 7580 5544
Fax: 020 7306 4455
