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Music industry voluntary code that is a commitment to standards of good practice in relation to music streaming.
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.
You may need a licence from the Mechanical-Copyright Protection Society (MCPS) if you make copies of music on to any physical product
You may need a licence to use copyright music online or on mobiles
The UK music industry has agreed to improve music streaming metadata
Summary of the government's ongoing programme of work addressing key issues identified by the DCMS Select Committee’s Inquiry into the Economics of Music Streaming, including an indicative timeline for upcoming milestones.
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.
The UK’s trade deal with Australia is ringing in festive cheer this year, having helped British music companies expand Down Under ahead of the festive period.
The music industry has agreed a Code of Good Practice on Transparency in Music Streaming.
Licensing bodies and collective management organisations can agree licences with users on behalf of owners and collect any royalties the owners are owed.
You need a licence to use copyright music in TV programmes
The music industry has agreed commitments to improve music streaming metadata. The Government is also establishing a working group on creator remuneration
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