EXHIBITOR MANUAL
MUSIC
PRS & PPL & VPL Licenses
A PPL license is a Public Performance License which is different from a PRS which is Performing Rights Society. Whenever you play a sound recording in public there are two separate license fees that need to be paid for. There is a copyright fee for the musical and lyrical composition (PRS) and a separate copyright fee for the actual sound recording.
(PPL) One fee will go to PPL which is distributed to record companies and performers. The other fee goes to PRS which is distributed to composers and publishers.
Video
Do I need a VPL License as well? By law, any person or organisation wishing to use music video footage in a broadcast or public performance situation requires a VPL license.
Any exhibitor who wishes to have any type of pre-recorded, video or live music on their stand or at the event must contact:
PPL / VPL GENERAL ENQUIRIES PRS ENQUIRIES
T: 020 7534 1000