MUSIC
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PRS & PPL & VPL Licenses
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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.
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(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.
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Video
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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.
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Any exhibitor who wishes to have any type of pre-recorded, video or live music on their stand or at the event must contact:
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PPL / VPL GENERAL ENQUIRIES PRS ENQUIRIES
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T: 020 7534 1000
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