Independent Production Companies (IPC) licence
Who needs this licence
Independent Production Companies (IPCs) that make TV programmes for UK broadcasters, including Channel 4 and Channel 5.
What this licence covers
The copying of members’ music into TV programmes for broadcast in the UK.
The IPC licence excludes certain works which can be found on the list below. These works need to be cleared directly with the publishers.
2017 licence fees for commercial music
| Commissioning channel | Number of initial broadcasts | Use rate (per 30 seconds) |
Each additional broadcast charge as a percentage of 'use rate' |
|---|---|---|---|
| ITV1/BBC1 | 2 | £188 | 50% |
| Channel 4/ BBC2 | 2 | £128 | 50% |
Channel 5 |
2 |
£97 | 50% |
E4/More 4/BBC4/ ITV2/ITV3/ITV4 |
Up to 2 broadcasts on each of 8 |
£94 | 100% |
| 5*/5USA/Spike/My5 | Up to 2 broadcasts on each of 8 |
£79 | 100% |
5*/5USA/Spike/My5 |
Up to 2 broadcasts on each of 8 different play weeks, following the first 16 weeks broadcast |
£40 |
100% |
| Other satellite/digital terrestrial channels | Up to 2 broadcasts on each of 8 different play weeks |
£77 |
100% |
2017 licence fees for MCPS Production Music
| Licence category | Worldwide (all media) | Worldwide excl. UK (all media) | UK (all media) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single cue | £71 | £36 | £36 |
| Single track | £153 | £77 | £77 |
| Single production | £560 | £280 | £280 |
| Single series (up to 8 productions) | £2,000 | £1,000 | £1,000 |
| Annual deal - single IPC | From £5,000 | From £2,500 | From £2,500 |
| Annual deal - group IPC | By negotiation: Call +44 (0)20 3741 4101 |
By negotiation: Call +44 (0)20 3741 4101 |
By negotiation: Call +44 (0)20 3741 4101 |
Apply for a licence
Please complete the application form and email to tvprogrammes@prsformusic.com or post to the following address:
Broadcast Licensing
PRS for Music
2 Pancras Square
London
N1C 4AG
Once we have received your application, we will assign you an account manager, who will be in contact to set up your licence. For further information please contact the IPC team on +44 (0)20 3741 4101.
N.B. You will need to submit cuesheets within 14 days of delivering your production to the broadcaster.