PPL PRS may believe that your business plays or performs music in a public setting. This can include a radio, television, digital device, commercial streaming service, recorded music or live performance.
Check the letter against the legal business name, premises, music use, period and tariff details. Ask PPL PRS to explain the licence category and quote before accepting it.
The official TheMusicLicence background music guidance explains the common business uses.
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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