PPL PRS Ltd is a not-for-profit music licensing organisation that collects royalties on behalf of its 104,000 songwriter, composer and publisher members whenever their music is played, performed, broadcast or reproduced.
The Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 says that permission is required from the copyright owner in order to play music in public - i.e. outside the home and domestic life.
A PPL PRS licence makes it easy to get the permission you need, allowing millions of copyright songs to be played live or by any recorded means (for example, on CD or jukebox) or via the internet, TV or radio.
A PPL PRS Licence is required for music use whether you are playing that music live, using a recorded version, or via a TV or radio broadcast.
If your Brighton Fringe 2020 event charges an entry fee, you must provide a list of music used in your event in the registration form, in the Music section. This information will then be passed on to PPL PRS Ltd on your behalf.
Please read our guide on How to complete the music section which should answer all of your questions regarding PPL PRS and will guide you through the process of entering your music into your event registration.
If you are using any music in your event, Brighton Fringe will advise you if there will be a fee payable to PPL PRS. The PPL PRS fee will be deducted from your Brighton Fringe Box Office settlement.
If you have any questions regarding the use of music in your event, please contact [javascript protected email address]
All events in the Autumn Season must complete the music section of their Eventotron registration by midday Thursday 5 November.
| Type of event | Music Use | Charge | Details of music to be provided? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free event, with no charge for admission, with a capacity of less than 1000 | Any | No charge | No |
| Theatrical Presentations | Incidental Music | One-off fee of £11.66, regardless of the number of performances | No |
| Music event, with a capacity of less than 1000 | Any | 4% of total ticket receipts | Yes |
| Stand-up Comedy | Walk on and off music only | 0.2% of total ticket receipts | Yes |
| Other event, with a capacity of less than 1000 | Background music only | Each venue must either hold an existing PRS or PPL PRS licence to permit this music use in their premises or the Venue must apply to the Agent and pay a licence fee of £40.80 + VAT for the duration of the Fringe. | No |
| Variety shows (Cabaret, Comedy, etc) with a capacity of less than 1000 | Any | 2% of total ticket receipts (if playlist not submitted in advance) | Yes |
| Variety shows (Cabaret, Comedy, etc) with a capacity of less than 1000 | 0 - 25% of running time of event | 0.5% of total ticket receipts, if full details are submitted in advance | Yes |
| Variety shows (Cabaret, Comedy, etc) with a capacity of less than 1000 | 25 - 50% of running time of event | 1% of total ticket receipts, if full details are submitted in advance | Yes |
| Variety shows (Cabaret, Comedy, etc) with a capacity of less than 1000 | 50 - 75% of running time of event | 1.5% of total ticket receipts, if full details are submitted in advance | Yes |
| Any show with a capacity of 1000 or more | Any | These events must be licensed directly by PPL PRS. Call PPL PRS at 0800 0720 808 | As per the terms of any licence issued |