You would need to get a license - why is this?
You need a licence because it is illegal to play music with out having the consent to, as you would make profit off the music and the artist or band wont.
Who would you need to contact to get a licence to play music on the radio?
To apply for a license you would need to contact PPL or PRS, preferably both.
Name 5 types of license for radio broadcasting.
1. Commercial Radio License
2. Community Radio License
3. Long Term Radio License
4. Short Term Radio License
5. Hospital Radio License
What is net broadcasting revenue?
Net broadcasting revenue is 85% of the gross value, either in money or money's worth recived by the licenceee such as advertising, sponsership, subscription donations etc.
If you are a community station with a NBR of less than £22,238 how much would your PRS royalty fee be?
You would pay a non-returnable minimum fee of £667.
What does MCPS stand for?
Mechanical Copyright Protection Society.
What is the difference between PRS and MCPS?
PRS entitles you to earn money whenever
a song or composition that you have written is played or performed in public. MCPS entitle you to earn money whenever
a song or composition that you have written is reproduced.
What is PPL?
PPL is a license that protectes recorded music played in
public or broadcast on the radio or TV and then distributes the fees to its performer
and record company members
Would you need a PPL licence to play music on the radio?
Yes, if you play recorded music or music videos in public, you will be legally required to have a PPL license.
What is the difference between PPL and PRS?
PRS for Music collects the license fee on behalf of song writers,
composers and publishers. Whereas, PPL collects the license fee on behalf of the performers
and record companies.
What licence would you need to produce a podcast - which was broadcasted online?
You would need a PPL licence.