Where the money comes from

PPL was set up in 1934 by the record industry of the day to grant licences for the broadcasting or playing of sound recordings in public and the company has the legal right to collect revenues from a variety of sources on behalf of its performer and record company members.

Because PPL is effectively owned by its members, the company does not operate to

make profits, but rather we endeavour to maximise revenues for our members, while keeping admin costs as low as possible.

The sectors from which PPL derives revenues include:

Television Broadcasting
Radio Broadcasting
Public Performance
Online & Mobile Television
Online & Mobile Radio
Music Suppliers
International

Joining PPL as either a performer or a record company is free. The company now collects more than £115 million annually, which, after administration costs, is accurately distributed to the record company and performer members.