What licences are used for radio broadcasting?
We license our members' music for use on FM, AM, DAB, cable and satellite radio stations.
- Commercial Radio Licence used for commercial radio stations that are broadcasting on AM, FM, DAB, cable or satellite, including online simulcasts.
More details on the Commercial Radio Licence and how to apply
- Community Radio Licence used for community radio stations that are broadcasting on AM or FM, including online simulcasts.
More details on the Community Radio Licence and how to apply
- Long-Term Restricted Service Licence (RSL) used for radio stations with a Long-Term Restricted Service Licence (RSL) from Ofcom that broadcast to a single site. Examples of single sites include army bases, hospitals, prisons and student campuses.
More details on the Long-Term Restricted Service Licence and how to apply
- Short-Term Restricted Service Licence (RSL) used for radio stations with a Short-Term Restricted Service Licence (RSL) from Ofcom.
More details on the Short-Term Restricted Service Licence and how to apply
- Radio Advertising Production Music Licence used for radio stations that want to use MCPS Production Music in radio adverts.
More details on the Radio Advertising Production Music Licence and how to apply