“Creating the right atmosphere is crucial for a pub or bar. Nothing sets the tone like music.”
Music can:
- Attract customers
- Increase bar sales
- Create an atmosphere that sets your pub apart
- Retain locals
Pubs and bars that feature a live band or DJ take on average 44% more money compared to those that don’t. So it’s no wonder that pubs and bands have such a long and successful history together.
If you play music in your pub or bar, you may need a licence from PRS for Music. Our licence gives you the legal permission you need to play the songs you want.
What does a Music Licence cover?
A Music Licence permits you to play copyright music for your staff and customers, however you choose to play music (public performance). In your premises this might include:
- Music on TV channels
- Radios, CD & MP3 players, digital music systems
- Music on hold
- Live bands and DJs
- Karaoke machines
How much does a Music Licence cost?
Download our current Pubs tariff
Pubs pay an annual charge for background music based on the devices they use and the size of the premises. Featured music is usually charged per session, based on capacity of the premises or room (other options are available - see tariff for full details).
If you're playing music in other ways or areas, additional charges may apply.
- Find our charges for separate restaurant areas and any letting bedrooms here
- Our tariff for music on telephone hold systems here
- If you have regular live music events with an admission charge, please let us know.
- View all our public performance tariffs.
Other licences you may need
If you are copying, broadcasting or using music online, you may need to obtain other licences from PRS for Music. Visit www.prsformusic.com/users for details.
Buy or renew your licence
Call us on 0800 068 4828 for a quote or to set up your licence over the phone
or
Arrange a callback
How music can work for your business
84% would visit a pub or bar more often if they liked the music played and almost 1 in 2 drinkers would be prepared to pay up to 5% more in pubs and bars where music is played†
Most pubs and bars that feature a live band or DJ take on average 44% more money compared to those that don’t.
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