New and reduced production music rates
As of 1 October 2008 there are now new TV programming rates for independent production companies that have signed up to the IPC licence. These new rates provide you with a simple and affordable way for you to obtain additional rights such as worldwide broadcast, DVD and online.
Per Series and Annual Blankets
If you are producing production series or a number of productions please discuss your requirements with your account manager or call the IPC team on 020 7306 4101 to go through how these new rates and discounts can benefit your productions.
| Per 30 seconds |
£75 |
£35 |
£10 |
£25 |
£5 |
| Per programme* |
£750 |
£350 |
£100 |
£250 |
£50 |
*There is now no programme length restriction
Production Music fees Prices per 30 second unit
This is MCPS’ standard approach to licensing Production Music and offers easy access to music at competitive prices.
Per programme rates
If a licensee’s total Production Music use fee (on a per programme basis) is calculated as being higher than that of the per programme rate then the per programme rate will automatically be charged.
- The UKTV rate for Channel Five includes the right to use production music within Five Life and Five US programming
- All TV programme rates also include +/- 30 day catch up for Video on Demand (VOD)
Once signed up to the IPC scheme the process is straight forward, submit your reporting in the usual way indicating to your account manager what rights and options you require for each production.
IPC scheme information
What is name of the scheme?
The Independent Production Company (IPC) Blanket Licence.
What does the scheme allow you to do?
It enables producers of TV programmes access to over 10 million pieces of our members’ music.
What are the rights and formats covered under the agreement?
We provide a simple and cost effective way for you to access all the commercial or production music that you need.
How do you apply to the scheme?
Apply
Once admitted onto the scheme, do you have to apply for individual product clearances?
No. We offer a one-stop-shop: rather than seek clearance from individual copyright owners, you can now simply apply once to us.
How much do you pay?
Commercial music
The fees for commercial music are outlined below:
|
Channel 4
|
£107 per 30 seconds or parts thereof |
£36 per 30 seconds or parts thereof |
|
S4C
|
TBC |
TBC |
|
Five |
£81 per 30 seconds or parts thereof |
£26 per 30 seconds or parts thereof |
|
Fiver/Five US |
£65 per 30 seconds or parts thereof |
£21 per 30 seconds or part thereof |
|
E4/ More 4/ BBC 3 etc |
£78 per 30 seconds or parts thereof |
£26 per 30 seconds or parts thereof |
|
Other sat/ digital channels |
£63 per 30 seconds or parts thereof |
£21 per 30 seconds or parts thereof |
*1 Covers standard transmissions on any one channel and +/- 30 day
for Video On Demand (VOD)
*2 Content must be related to previously broadcast material
(eg backstage footage)
Transmission Terms
C4, Five and S4C: Standard term = 2 transmissions
E4, More 4, Fiver etc: Over 8 play days with a maximum of 2 transmissions per play day
What does the scheme exclude?
If you want to distribute a UK TV programme that already contains our members music then you will also need to apply for a Secondary Exploitation (SE) Licence.
International use (it is for UK programming made by UK IPCs). Adaptation, alteration, sampling or arrangement of a members' commercial music without prior approval. Reproductions of music as parodies. Use of music in a deliberately derogatory, obscene or demeaning way to its composer, author or the performing artist. Advertising and sponsorship. Use of commercial music in title/credit sequences.
Anything excluded from the blanket licence must be individually licensed.
Further information
View the IPC guidance document
