Using music online
Our licences cover the use of PRS members’ music on your digital service, like websites, intranet sites and apps. This includes the right to communicate (play out) music to the public and the mechanical rights needed to make it available online.
From streaming and downloads to playing out music from a service, we’ve got you covered with licences tailored to your needs. Explore the options below.
For digital service providers and platforms playing out PRS for Music repertoire in podcasts and audiobooks.
Read more on the Digital Music Licence for Podcasts and Audiobooks
For religious organisations streaming worship services, weddings, and funerals live or on-demand.
Read more about the Digital Music Licences for Education Establishments
For colleges, universities, and student unions using music in online courses, events, or digital content.
Read more about the Digital Music Licence for Further & Higher Education
For E-learning platforms incorporating music in live or on-demand courses.
For UK fitness instructors and operators earning under £150,000 per year, using music in online fitness or dance classes.
Read more about the Digital Music Licence for Fitness and Dance
Read more on the Digital Music Licence for Business
Other licences you might need
Licences from PPL
PRS for Music offers licences for the use of works on behalf of writers, composers and publishers. You must also seek a licence from the owner of the sound recording of the work, which is usually a record company.
Please contact Phonographic Performance Limited (PPL) to establish who owns the sound recording you want to use.
Issuing a digital copy with a vinyl purchase
If you are offering a digital copy with the purchase of a vinyl, you'll need a Vinyl Copy Code licence.
Contact our online licensing team
If you'd like to discuss live streaming or the possibility of a Music Streaming Licence, please email us at applications@prsformusic.com or call our licensing team on +44 (0)20 3741 3888, 9am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday.
