Licences

If you use, play or perform music in your business or organisation, the chances are you need a music licence.

We are committed to representing the interests of songwriters, artists and musicians to ensure they are paid for their music and artistry. We represent members by securing their royalties and paying them whenever their music is performed, broadcast, streamed, downloaded, played in public, or used in film and TV.

By purchasing a licence you are supporting the future of music by helping to ensure its creators are paid for their work, so that the people who write, perform & record it can continue making the music you love.

There are different licences available depending on how you use music. We’re here to help you find the right licence for your needs.

What do you need a licence for?

Because music is protected by copyright, you need permission to use it from the artists who create it.

A licence from PRS for Music gives you the ability to legally play music for employees or customers in your business through the radio, TV and digital devices, or if you host live performances.

What kind of music licence do I need?

There are different types of music licences available. These vary depending on your requirements as a business.