The number for the APV (Association of Professional Videomakers) above is about a year out of date. Our number is now 01908 522145.

Music licencing in the UK depends on the means of distribution and the final audience, and also whether the music is recorded or added in post production.

EVENTS & OCCASIONS

If you are producing something for an event or occasion (like a birthday party or wedding for example) that will only be watched by interested friends/reletives etc. You may need a 'Private Function Video/DVD Licence' from the PPL. This can be got direct from the PPL (be prepared for a long wait) or from us at the APV for a faster turn around. (BTW the IOV cannot suopply these we are the only trade association that is an agent for PPL).

The licence does not limit the number of sound recordings to be dubbed and covers both music edited post production (eg: bride & grooms favourite song) or picked up incidentally (eg: from a disco). However it must also be stressed that the PPL licence covers recorded audio, NOT live performances (for that you also need an MCPS licence; see below)

No distinction is made between a video tape/DVD master and a copy.

The cost of a Private Function Video/DVD dubbing licence from PPL is based on the quantity of video tapes/DVDs produced. This figure is multiplied by the cost per tape/DVD. There is a minimum licence fee based on a quantity of 5 units (currently £41.95)

Qty of Tapes or DVDs Cost Per Licence Sticker
5 to 9 £ 8.39
10 to 24 £ 7.41
25 to 49 £ 6.91
50 to 99 £ 6.79
100 to 199 £ 6.48
200 plus £ 6.18

The licence provided with the stickers is dated and valid for one year from the date of issue. The holographic security stickers are not dated so can be purchased in quantity to reduce costs.

Full details and an application form are here http://www.apv.org.uk/apv_ppl_licences.asp?menu=m2

If you are recording live music (still for an event/occasion) then you ALSO need an MCPS licence, this comes direct from the MCPS themselves at www.mcps.co.uk tel:0207 306 4500

OTHER COMMERCIAL WORK

If however you do any other commercial work (even if unpaid), you need to subscribe to a different scheme. There are a number of ways to do this, details are here...

http://www.apv.org.uk/apv_faqs_uk_mu...ng.asp?menu=m5

I hope this helps

Full details about the APV and membership can be found on our website www.apv.org.uk We are the only trade association working in this sector that is exclusively for professionals in the video industry. Music licences are just a small part of what the APV provide.