{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EOn 1 January 2012 PPL (Phonographic Performance Ltd) and PRS (Performing Rights Society), who represent the interests of different music copyright holders, launched a joint licence scheme.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EMusic licensing affects all premises owned or used by Scouts where music\u0027s played in a public place (meaning other than in a domestic setting, which includes community buildings).\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EScout units will therefore need to ensure that they comply with music licensing requirements by obtaining both a PPL and PRS licence. Failure to obtain a licence may be a breach of copyright and be subject to prosecution.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe following is provided as a brief guide only and it\u0027s very important that Scout Groups contact PRS directly for more detailed information about what type of licence they need, how this should be obtained and the costs involved. Please note that you can contact PRS for general enquiries too.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EPRS has provided the following simple\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.prsformusic.com/licences/using-production-music/production-music-guide\u0022\u003Efour-step guidance\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003Eto understanding the licensing requirement.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EPlease note that the below guidance is applicable to Scout Units (Counties, Districts and Groups), Scout Activity Centres and campsites, along with other Scouts premises where a music licence may be required.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAs music licences are administered by PRS and/or PPL, any enquiries about requirements, fees or tariffs must be made directly to them.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":false,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EFirstly, you need to consider whether you\u0027re responsible for arranging a licence.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you own or manage your own premises, you should obtain a licence if you or anyone else is using music in your premises.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you\u0027re using someone else\u2019s premises, for example if you hire a hall once a week, then you should check that the venue owner has a licence to cover your music use.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you\u0027re running an event, which is not in a fixed premises, (for example, in a park, on your village green or in the street), you\u0027ll probably be responsible for arranging a licence to cover any music use.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"STEP ONE: Do you need to get a licence?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EThere are some circumstances where no charge is made for the licence, such as music used in some educational establishments, as part of divine worship or in hospices.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EPlease visit \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.prsformusic.com\u0022\u003Ethe website for PRS\u003C/a\u003E or contact \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.prsformusic.com\u0022\u003EPRS\u003C/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;to see the exceptions in more detail. A Scout group is unlikely to come within the exceptions but, if in doubt, checks should be made with PRS.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"STEP TWO:  Is there a charge for your music use?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EThere are a number of tariffs tailored to meet the needs of different types of premises and events.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIn order to get information about which tariff applies, please contact \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.prsformusic.com\u0022\u003EPRS\u003C/a\u003E at 0800 068 48 28.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EPlease note, the fee for a Joint Licence will be calculated by PRS. It\u0027ll include payment of both the PRS and PPL tariffs.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EBoth PRS and PPL tariffs are based upon annual income, which includes subscriptions, and a flat-fee payable where income is below a certain threshold. The following\u0027s provided as guidance, but Scout units must check the fees applicable to them with \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.prsformusic.com\u0022\u003EPRS\u003C/a\u003E directly:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EPRS Licences:\u0026nbsp;Those with an income of \u00A34,350 or less are required to pay a flat fee of \u00A343.50 per year. Those with an annual income of more than \u00A34,350 are required to pay a fee equal to 1% of that income.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EPPL Licences: Those with an income of \u00A310,000 or less are required to pay a flat fee of \u00A343.50 per year. Those with an annual income of more than \u00A310,000 are required to pay a fee equal to 1% of that income.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFor full details of the PPL and PRS for Music tariffs for community buildings, \u003Ca href=\u0022https://pplprs.co.uk/business/other/?_ga=2.119110154.2013280606.1604414251-1303273705.1604414251\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022?_ga=2.119110154.2013280606.1604414251-1303273705.1604414251\u0022\u003Eview the PPL tariff\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E or \u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.prsformusic.com/licences/playing-music-at-work/all-music-at-work-tariffs\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eview the PRS for Music tariff\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EIn order to get information about which tariff applies, please contact PRS at 0800 068 48 28 or \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.prsformusic.com\u0022\u003Evia their website\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"STEP THREE: How much will the licence cost?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPRS\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E0845 309 3090\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:musiclicence@prsformusic.com?subject=Music licensing for scout groups enquiry\u0022\u003Emusiclicence@prsformusic.com\u003C/a\u003E\u00A0\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022http://www.prsformusic.com/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Eprsformusic.com\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPPL\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E020 7534 1070\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:ppcustomer.service@ppluk.com\u0022\u003Eppcustomer.service@ppluk.com\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022http://www.ppluk.com/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Eppluk.com\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"STEP FOUR: Get in touch"}]},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EScout shows\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EMore information coming soon.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]},{"items":[]}],"config":null}]},"searchDescription":"On 1 January 2012 PPL and PRS, who represent the interests of different music copyright holders, launched a joint licence scheme.","pageType":null,"location":null,"browserTitle":"","versionDate":"15 July 2023","reviewDate":"03/11/2020","redirectUrl":"","id":46847,"nodeName":"Music licensing requirements","title":"Music licensing requirements","type":"contentPage","image":{"url":"/media/12108/fdl-hp.jpg?width=800\u0026height=450\u0026v=1dab8e1b20252a0","caption":"Scouts purple logo","type":"jpg","size":93039,"width":1268,"height":664,"altText":"An image of a purple background showing the white Scouts logo"},"assets":null,"headerOptions":{"headerTitle":"Music licensing requirements","headerSubTitle":"","headerCta":"","headerCtaText":"","headerCtaLink":"","headerBackgroundColour":"","showSEOImage":false,"headerBackgroundImage":null,"quickLinks":[{"caption":"","title":"Motion picture licensing","url":"/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/administration-and-management/motion-picture-licensing/","newWindow":false}]},"subHeader":"On 1 January 2012 PPL and PRS, who represent the interests of different music copyright holders, launched a joint licence scheme.","silktide":"eyJjbXMiOiJVbWJyYWNvIiwiZWRpdG9yVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9wcm9kLWNtcy5zY291dHMub3JnLnVrLy91bWJyYWNvIy9jb250ZW50L2NvbnRlbnQvZWRpdC80Njg0NyJ9","canonicalUrl":"https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/administration-and-management/music-licensing-requirements/"}