Can I use Spotify in my business if I pay PPL PRS?

No, not by itself. TheMusicLicence covers the relevant public performance permission. Spotify's own terms decide whether your account and subscription may be used in a business, and consumer subscriptions are generally for personal use.

Use a commercial streaming or background music service whose terms allow business playback. You may still need TheMusicLicence for the public performance.

The official PPL PRS streaming FAQ explains the difference between a consumer account and a commercial music service.

You do not need a separate PPL PRS 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 PPL PRS'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 PPL PRS 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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