Churches, Halls & Government Buildings

Whether you are playing the radio, CDs or using a more specialist music service provided by a PPL licensed supplier, you are required by law to have a PPL licence for playing music in public.

Below you will find listed the most common ways in which music is used in churches, halls & government buildings and the details of how much it costs. If any further information is required please contact us on 020 7534 1000.

1. Discos/DJ presentations
2. One off events
3. Pop Quizzes
4. Telephone music on hold
5. Bars, restaurants & cafes - This tariff has been set by the Copyright Tribunal
6. Shops - This tariff has been set by the Copyright Tribunal
7. Hairdressers/beauty salons
8. Leisure centres/gyms - Dance Teachers; Exercise; Background music gym workout; Background music swimming pools; Synchronised swimming; Leisure & health and fitness clubs; Background music gymnastics clubs
9. Offices - This tariff has been set by the Copyright Tribunal
10. Jukeboxes - Jukebox rates ( jukeboxes with BGM facility); Jukebox rates
11. Bingo
12. Fashion shows
13. Concert venues
14. Museums/galleries
15. Exhibitions
16. Theatres - Background music – theatres; Amateur operatic & dramatic societies
17. Cinemas
18. Listening posts & touch screen kiosks
19. Folk/Scottish/Country & western dancing - Scottish/highland country dancing; Folk club dances; Country & western dances; Practice/social dance
20. Spectator Sports
21. Background music in waitiing rooms/reception area
22. Music Videos -  Background; Foreground; Exhibition; Concert; Jukebox; Spectator sports