What is a PPL Licence?
Both licenses are required for playing pre-recorded music. The PRS for Music exists to protect the music composer’s rights and collect royalties on their behalf, whereas the PPL is the collecting society for the performers and record companies such as Sony and EMI for example, who actually make the CD or tape. PRS for Music Licence also covers live performances. For more information, see the Phonographic Performance Ltd website. CEFM are also the collection agent for PPL as well as PRS for Music in the UK schools sector.