Welsh Independent Production Companies (IPC) licence
Who needs this licence?
Independent Production Companies (IPCs) that make TV programmes for S4C.
What this licence covers?
The copying of members' music into TV programmes for broadcast on S4C.
The copying of sound recordings controlled by PPL into TV programmes for S4C.
The Welsh IPC licence excludes certain works which can be found on the list below. These works need to be cleared directly with the publishers.
2025 licence fees for Commercial Music
| Channel | Initial TX covered | Primary TX | Prog.related material |
|---|---|---|---|
| S4C | 5 tx +/- 35 day VOD | £74 |
£24 |
2025 licence fees for PPL sound recordings
| Channel | Initial TX covered | Primary TX | Prog.related material |
|---|---|---|---|
| S4C | 5 tx +/- 35 day VOD | £74 |
£24 |
2026 licence fees for MCPS Production Music
| License category | Worldwide (all media) |
Worldwide excl. UK (all media) | UK (all media) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single cue | £35 |
£18 |
£18 |
| Single track | £70 |
£35 |
£35 |
| Single episode | £700 |
£350 |
£350 |
| Single series (up to 8 episodes) | £2,000 | £1,000 | £1,000 |
| Annual deal - single IPC | Email us | Email us | Email us |
MCPS Production Music Notes
- Aggregation is permitted on all per 30 second rates. Aggregation allows various music cues to be added together to produce a cumulative total.
- If you are making a TV programme promo please email us.
- Productions are covered in perpetuity.
- Radio, public location and theatrical uses are excluded from IPC rates.
