What should I do if I receive a PPL PRS letter?

First check that the letter is addressed to the correct business and premises. Compare the stated music use, business type, area, employees, capacity, devices and dates with what you actually do.

Then contact PPL PRS through its official website and ask for an explanation of the tariff, the period covered and the rights included. Keep the letter and your reply. If any information is wrong, correct it in writing before accepting a quote.

Use the official TheMusicLicence site rather than an unverified payment link.

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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