The film, which is narrated by BBC Radio 6 Music DJ Lauren Laverne, is now available to watch (see below) and aims to help make the licensing process more transparent.
It helps explain the differences between PPL and PRS for Music and those members the organisations respectively represent across the music industry, such as songwriters, record labels, publishers and performers.
The film also explains the benefits of music and the important contribution that licensing makes to the music industry.
In the film, Lauren Laverne comments: ‘PPL collects and distributes royalties on behalf of performers and record companies for the use of their recorded music. PRS for Music collects and distributes royalties on behalf of songwriters, composers and music publishers, for the use of their musical compositions and lyrics.
‘By obtaining licences from PPL and PRS for Music, you can enjoy the benefits of using music in your business without having to seek permission individually from all these thousands of people – who in turn get the opportunity to be paid fairly for their work.’
The film presents business owners from across the country talking about the benefits that music brings to their businesses.
Paul Clements, director of public performance sales at PRS for Music, said: ‘We hope that the business community will find the video a helpful resource in showing how music can be used to benefit their company whilst also educating those who are responsible for the legal affairs of the organisation on music licensing requirements.’
Christine Geissmar, operations director at PPL said: ‘As the government continues to acknowledge our world-leading music industry there is a growing understanding of the value of music within the business community as a driver for an enhanced business environment.
‘We hope that this film can help to promote a further awareness of licensing so that performers and record companies are properly rewarded and can continue to create the music that we all enjoy listening to.’
PPL and PRS for Music have a long-term commitment to working together, and have a number of joint initiatives in place to assist businesses in acquiring licences.
In addition to the new educational video, both companies can be seen together at various business trade shows throughout the country.
It helps explain the differences between PPL and PRS for Music and those members the organisations respectively represent across the music industry, such as songwriters, record labels, publishers and performers.
The film also explains the benefits of music and the important contribution that licensing makes to the music industry.
In the film, Lauren Laverne comments: ‘PPL collects and distributes royalties on behalf of performers and record companies for the use of their recorded music. PRS for Music collects and distributes royalties on behalf of songwriters, composers and music publishers, for the use of their musical compositions and lyrics.
‘By obtaining licences from PPL and PRS for Music, you can enjoy the benefits of using music in your business without having to seek permission individually from all these thousands of people – who in turn get the opportunity to be paid fairly for their work.’
The film presents business owners from across the country talking about the benefits that music brings to their businesses.
Paul Clements, director of public performance sales at PRS for Music, said: ‘We hope that the business community will find the video a helpful resource in showing how music can be used to benefit their company whilst also educating those who are responsible for the legal affairs of the organisation on music licensing requirements.’
Christine Geissmar, operations director at PPL said: ‘As the government continues to acknowledge our world-leading music industry there is a growing understanding of the value of music within the business community as a driver for an enhanced business environment.
‘We hope that this film can help to promote a further awareness of licensing so that performers and record companies are properly rewarded and can continue to create the music that we all enjoy listening to.’
PPL and PRS for Music have a long-term commitment to working together, and have a number of joint initiatives in place to assist businesses in acquiring licences.
In addition to the new educational video, both companies can be seen together at various business trade shows throughout the country.
