music licensing

[dk_psy]

my mum's recently opened a shop. does anyone know what the restrictions are on her playing the radio or CDs in her shop?

[ugly_bob]

she needs a ppl (public performance license) i think. Needs to talk to council?

[crimbo]

In addition to the PPL a PRS Licence will be required. (performing rights society) licence, but contact the council or business advisor first.

Good luck with the newbusiness!!

[Goodsoulette]

I dont know where you are but assuming its the UK, if you phone your local council and ask to speak to a licensing officer they deal with everything and tell you exactly what you need and in my experience they have always been very helpful.

[kempie]

http://www.ppluk.com/ppl/ppl_lf.nsf/lhome?openPage

http://www.prs.co.uk/musiclicence/

[agent4]

My friend owns a chip shop and was done for something along these lines if theres more than 7 people in the shop you need a license to play music.

250 quid fine