Is MCPS included in TheMusicLicence from PPL PRS?

Usually, no. TheMusicLicence from PPL PRS covers the common public performance use of music in a UK business. MCPS mainly handles copying, mechanical and certain synchronisation rights.

If you copy music to a device, include it in a video, make a physical product or use production music, check the MCPS or rightsholder licence separately.

The MCPS FAQ and TheMusicLicence page describe the different rights.

You do not need a separate MCPS licence if you only use MelloJam

If your business plays only MelloJam music through the MelloJam player, you are not using music from the repertoire covered by MCPS's licensing route. MelloJam's original catalogue and the commercial playback rights it controls are included in your MelloJam plan, so you do not need a separate licence from MCPS for the MelloJam playback itself.

A separate non-waivable venue charge can still apply where local law imposes one. Radio, television, Spotify, other recordings, live music, DJs, events, copying and online use are outside the MelloJam plan.

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