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You usually need a licence from PPL PRS to play live or recorded music in public - includes playing background music at your business, and staging live music or theatre productions.
Two expert working groups have been established to develop, support and champion practical measures to facilitate delivery of the core data set outlined in the metadata agreement.
Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Judge Shanks on 16 April 2024.
Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Mrs Justice Eady on 18 April 2024.
If you work in the music industry and handle metadata, we want to hear from you by 30 November 2023.
Product recall for Aranee music multi-function radio presenting a high strangulation risk
Product Safety Report for Music Happy Toy Drum with launcher presenting a risk of strangulation and asphyxiation.
Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Jason Coppel Deputy Judge of the High Court on 24 April 2024.
Product Recall for Vincenza Jewellery Pave Zircon Initial Cord Bracelet presenting a serious chemical risk.
Product Recall for Hai Bao Er Baby Rattle presenting a high risk of choking due to easy access to small parts.
Product Safety Report for NEW12 Song Bed Bell Kids Crib Toy sold via eBay presenting a high risk of choking.
Development programmes have traditionally drawn on music to promote social transformation by educating citizens on social issues
The UK music industry has agreed to improve music streaming metadata
This study examines Mozambican popular music to investigate empowerment and accountability issues
Product Safety Report for Gold Moon and Star Plush Pendant presenting a serious risk of entanglement.
Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Robert Latham and Steve Wheeler MCIEH, CEnvH on 21 March 2024
Product Safety Report for Yangzi instant water heating faucet, YZJR-J08B presenting a serious risk of fire.
Product Recall for Hematite Magnetic Gemstones presenting a serious risk of choking and internal injuries.
Product Safety Report for Teddy with Musical Bagpipes O9T presenting a serious risk of choking as there are small parts (glue pieces) which become detached from the toy.
Product Safety Report for a plush doll presenting a serious risk of choking.
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