| Music is |
Not primary content (e.g. TV nature documentary) |
Primary content (e.g. live concert) |
| Rates |
8.5% of highest Published Dealer Price x MCPS claim* |
Depends on type of DVD -Category A (DVD singles) - 8.5% of Published Dealer Price, or 6.5% of Retail Price
Category B (Hybrid DVDs) - 7.25% of Published Dealer Price, or 5.54% of Retail Price
Category C (DVD-Video albums) - 6.25% of Published Dealer Price, or 4.78 of Retail Price
Where hybrids are generally mixed CD and DVD packages or similarly Dualdiscs. |
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Formats covered by AVP and DVD1
- DVD
- UMD
- VHS
- other formats agreed with MCPS
Licence scope
The AVP and DVD1 Licences cover the payment of Mechanical and Synchronisation Rights only. Royalties are paid to music publishers for the use of Musical Works. Sound Recording rights must be licensed directly from record companies (where applicable).
If your product uses MCPS Production Music, you also have the option to license any MCPS Production Music used via the MCPS Production Music Rate Card.
AVP licence costs
8.5% of highest Published Dealer Price x MCPS claim* or, if unavailable, 6.5% of Retail Price x MCPS claim*
*MCPS claim = Minutes of music in product
Length of product
The following content can be licensed under the AVP Licence without the copyright holder approving the context in which their music is used:
- artist related visuals
- pre-cleared or licensed material (e.g. TV programmes that have already been broadcast
- sports footage
- children’s programming
- fitness videos
NB: Any other footage not previously broadcast would require prior approval before a licence can be granted
Apply for an AVP licence
Potential customers must be approved, then when operating under the scheme, take on additional administration to satisfy the requirements of the AVP Licence. Royalties are paid in arrears.
Please contact MCPS via applications@mcps.co.uk before submitting an application.
AVP reporting process
- Following product release: Send ‘Statement of Shipments’ (SoS) to MCPS quarterly (up to 21 days after each calendar quarter)
- We send an invoice (within 17 days of receipt)
- Customer pays invoices (within 7 days of issue date)
Please note that, in addition to the reporting process, you need to submit product details to MCPS at least 7 days before release.
DVD1 licence costs
DVD Singles 8.5% of Published Dealer Price, or if unavailable, 6.5% of Retail Price
Hybrid DVDs 7.25% of Published Dealer Price, or if unavailable, 5.54% of Retail Price
DVD Video albums 6.25% of Published Dealer Price, or if unavailable, 4.78% of Retail Price
Apply for a DVD1 licence
Potential customers must be approved, then when operating under the scheme, take on additional administration to satisfy the requirements of DVD1 Licence. Royalties are paid in arrears.
Please contact MCPS via applications@mcps.co.uk before submitting an application.
DVD1 reporting process
- Following product release: Send ‘Statement of Shipments’ (SoS)to MCPS quarterly (up to 21 days after each calendar quarter)
- We send an invoice (within 17 days of receipt)
- Customer pays invoices (within 7 days of issue date)
Please note that, in addition to the reporting process, you need to submit product details to MCPS at least 7 days before release.
Forms and terms and conditions
Please note the DVD1 and AVP Agreements have been extended to apply to shipments until 31st December 2012.
Find out more about Export reporting.
Other licences you may need
DVD1 and AVP manufacture schemes are also available if you are only making a one off DVD product. Please email applications@mcps.co.uk to request further information.