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TV Broadcast licence - non-BARB rated TV channels

Who needs this licence

The General Entertainment TV (GETV) licence is the correct licence for you if your TV channel broadcasts music controlled by us within the UK and is not BARB rated.

What this licence covers

The UK broadcast of members’ music as part of programmes, adverts and trailers on linear TV channels.

The copying in the UK of members' music into programmes and trailers.

How we calculate the licence fee

The licence fees are calculated on the basis of:

  • the amount of music broadcast on your channel, as a percentage of your total broadcast hours
  • the amount of content you produce or commission, as a percentage of your total broadcast hours.

2024 GETV rates

Music hours as a percentage of 168 hour week - Low 
<20%
Music hours as a percentage of 168 hour week - Medium 
<50%
Music hours as a percentage of 168 hour week - 
High
50-100%
In house or commissioned content - High
(40-100%)
£47,886
£63,542
£79,195
In house or commissioned content - Medium 
(10-39%)

£34,994

£46,045
£58,015
In house or commissioned content - Low 
(<10%)
£29,468
£39,599
£49,727
In house or commissioned content - (0) £27,626 £36,834 £46,045

Apply for a licence

Please complete the application form and email to tvchannels@prsformusic.com or post to the following address:

Broadcast Licensing
PRS for Music
1st Floor, Goldings House
2 Hays Lane
London
SE1 2HB

Once we have received your application, we will assign you an account manager who will be in contact to set up your licence.

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