Music Licence

[sicilian]

I own a small shop and use a radio for music and would like some advise as to whether I require a licence as I have bben informed by the PRS I do.
I feel there charges are excessive and if I actually do are there any other providers other than PRS.

[factor-fiction]

Yes you do need one. I'm not aware of any alternative but i do recall someone one suggested an alternative on here

[ChuckFickens]

Yes you do.

No there isn't

http://www.prsformusi...s/shopsandstores.aspx

[Maydup]

As far as I know yes you will need PRS and a PPL licence.

Especially of they have informed you that you do, then they are obviously "on to you". Its not cheap so think about the cost v the benefit and consider switching your radio and music off.

http://www.ppluk.com/...y-you-need-a-licence/

http://www.prsformusic.com/Pages/default.aspx

[Buenchico]

The simple answer to your question is "Yes, you do require a licence". Playing recorded music 'in public' (which broadly means outside your own home) nearly always requires a PRS licence. (It's a requirement under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Acts 1988). The Performing Right Society is the only body which can licence businesses for the use of recorded music on their premises.

Licences for shops start from £75.90 per year (+VAT). That applies when only a single small portable radio is used. Otherwise prices start from £140.90 per year (+VAT) at the Standard Rate, which is what you pay if you get your licence BEFORE you use recorded music on your premises. However if PRS staff catch you without a licence, your first licence will be at the Higher Rate, which starts at £211.35 (+VAT). Major supermarkets pay well over £1000 per year.

Chris

[Maydup]

And a PPL licence for a shop up to 600 sqm is £113.

[Buenchico]

I agree with Maidup. You need BOTH a PRS licence and a PPL licence.

[joko]

are you piping it out to the customers for them to enjoy, or is it just a little one near to you for you to listen to?

if so i dont think you do as you are not broadcasting it for others pleasure ...that they may happen to overhear some bits doesnt count...any more than listening to one in your garden or car would need a licence for passers by

[Prudie]

I don't agree you need both. I 'administrate' the PRS licence for my workplace simply because PRS chased me first. PPL is the alternative, I believe they are less aggressive.