The PPL and VPL licences cover both the simulcast of a traditionally broadcast television channel and a channel solely distributed online or via mobile telephony.
Currently such licences are usually issued on a short term (12 month) basis with a non-precedential fee structure. Service providers should contact the PPL/VPL broadcasting team for licensing advice.
Reporting requirements of the licences include details of each sound recording or music video used and the aggregate streaming hours of the channel.
As a guide, such licences are usually subject to the following restrictions:
• transmission from and reception within the UK only
• excludes usage in advertisements, signature tunes and station identity signals
• excludes re-mixing or editing of the sound and / or vision other than transmitting less than the full track