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From 1st January 2011 not-for-profit organisations using recorded music will need a PPL licence, however, PPL is giving a grace period of one year for charities to allow them time to adjust to the new arrangements. PPL and PRS for Music are developing a pilot joint scheme for community buildings, which will be in place once the grace period ends.

The changes have come into effect following a government consultation which announced the removal of two music licensing exceptions in the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 relating to organisations in the not-for-profit sector. 

The removal of these exceptions brings the UK in line with the rest of Europe and gives performers and record companies the same rights as songwriters, composers and music publishers in the UK.

For more information about PPL licensing the not-for-profit sector please go to www.ppluk.com or contact them on notforprofit@ppluk.com.

Until then PRS for Music licence requirements remain unchanged and licensees currently holding PRS for Music licence do not need to do anything and their terms and conditions remain in place until further notice. 

ENDS

For more information, get in touch:

Nicola Formoy, Public Relations Manager:
nicola.formoy@prsformusic.com
02073064229 / 07539 837436

Barney Hooper, Head of PR:
barney.hooper@prsformusic.com
02073064548 / 07979 757052

PRS for Music:
PRS for Music represents 75,000 songwriters, composers and music publishers in the UK.  As a not-for-profit organisation it ensures creators are paid whenever their music is played, performed or reproduced; championing the importance of copyright to protect and support the UK music industry.  The UK has a proud tradition of creating wonderful music that is enjoyed the world over and PRS for Music has been supporting the creators of that music since 1914. 

PRS for Music provides business and community groups with easy access to over 10m songs through its music licences.  In an industry worth £3.9bn PRS for Music is uniquely placed to be a voice for music and can provide data and comment for all aspects of the business: live, broadcast, sales, online, touring and music creation and up to date analysis, research and trends about the industry.

www.prsformusic.com  
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