{"id":2977,"date":"2026-07-29T23:22:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T23:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/radar\/?p=2977"},"modified":"2026-07-28T19:24:28","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T19:24:28","slug":"what-is-a-blanket-music-licence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/radar\/what-is-a-blanket-music-licence\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is a Blanket Music Licence?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You pay for Spotify, Apple Music or another streaming service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Does that mean you can connect your phone to the speakers in a caf\u00e9, shop or gym and play music for customers all day?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not necessarily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A personal streaming subscription gives you access to music for personal listening. Playing that music publicly can involve an additional set of permissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A blanket music licence gives a business, broadcaster, venue or other organisation permission to use a large collection of music under one agreement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead of negotiating separately with every songwriter and rightsholder, the organisation pays for broader access to the catalogue represented by a licensing body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why is it called a blanket licence?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The word \u201cblanket\u201d means that the agreement covers a broad repertoire of music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It does not usually relate to one specific track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, a radio station could not realistically negotiate an individual agreement every time a presenter selected a different song.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A blanket licence creates a more practical system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Amuse defines it as permission to play music from a rightsholder\u2019s catalogue for a set period. Organisations using these licences can include radio stations, restaurants, bars and streaming services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where might you hear music covered by one?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Potential examples include music played in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Shops<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restaurants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Caf\u00e9s<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pubs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hairdressers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hotels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gyms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nightclubs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Radio stations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Television broadcasts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Live venues<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Public events<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The exact licence required depends on the country, type of organisation and way the music is being used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does it work in the UK?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the UK, businesses and organisations will commonly encounter TheMusicLicence from PPL PRS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PPL and PRS represent different rights involved in music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Broadly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>PRS represents rights connected to musical compositions and songwriters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PPL represents rights connected to recorded performances and sound recordings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">TheMusicLicence combines relevant public-performance permissions into one process for many UK organisations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PPL PRS states that businesses will usually require a licence when playing music for employees, customers or visitors. UK government guidance similarly says a licence is normally needed when recorded or live music is played publicly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why is a personal streaming subscription not enough?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A consumer subscription is intended for personal use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When music becomes part of a commercial or public environment, it can contribute value to that experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A restaurant may use music to create atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A gym may use energetic playlists during classes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A shop may use music to influence the mood of customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The public-performance licensing system recognises that the creators and rightsholders behind that music should be compensated for qualifying public use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Paying for access to a streaming application does not automatically provide every separate copyright permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who receives the money?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Licensing organisations collect fees and distribute royalties to the relevant rightsholders according to their rules and available usage information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on the music and use, beneficiaries can include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Songwriters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Composers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Music publishers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recording artists<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Performers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Record labels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other recording rightsholders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are two important creative works involved in a typical released song:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The underlying composition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The particular sound recording<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is one reason music licensing can appear complicated. One song can involve multiple writers, performers, publishers and recording owners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do licensing organisations know what was played?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The method depends on the type of music use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Large broadcasters and streaming platforms can provide detailed records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Venues may submit setlists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other distributions may use surveys, samples or representative usage information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is not always possible to record every song played by every small business individually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Collection societies therefore use different tracking and distribution methods depending on the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does a blanket licence cover absolutely everything?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cBlanket\u201d does not mean unlimited permission for every imaginable use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A public-performance licence may not give someone permission to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Add a song to an advertisement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use it in a film<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upload it to a video<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Copy and sell the recording<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remix it<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sample it<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Change the lyrics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Claim ownership of it<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Those activities can involve different rights and licences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The permitted use depends on the actual agreement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a sync licence?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A synchronisation\u2014or sync\u2014licence permits music to be combined with visual media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Examples include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Films<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Television programmes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advertisements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Video games<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Online videos<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A caf\u00e9\u2019s permission to play recorded music for customers does not automatically allow that caf\u00e9 to place the same recording in a television advert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The public use and the video use are separate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do concert venues need music licences?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Live music can generate public-performance royalties for songwriters and publishers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Venues, promoters or event organisers may be responsible for the appropriate licensing arrangements, depending on the territory and event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Performers may also need to submit setlists so the relevant society knows which songs were performed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fans do not normally need to purchase a separate music licence simply because they bought a concert ticket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The licensing happens behind the scenes between the relevant organisations and rightsholders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do cover bands need permission for every song?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A venue\u2019s public-performance arrangements may cover live performances of represented compositions, but that does not give a band every possible right to the song.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recording and commercially releasing a cover, changing lyrics or using the song in a video can involve additional permissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The rules also vary between countries, so artists and event organisers should check the relevant local requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What about royalty-free music?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Royalty-free does not necessarily mean that the music has no copyright or costs nothing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It normally means the music is offered under a licence designed to avoid repeated royalty payments for specified uses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The exact terms still matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some royalty-free music permits commercial use. Other licences restrict advertising, broadcasting, large audiences or redistribution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why should music fans care?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Blanket licensing explains how music can legally become part of everyday public life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It helps enable songs to be played across shops, restaurants, radio, venues and other spaces without requiring thousands of separate negotiations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It also creates another route through which the people behind the music can be paid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The next time an unexpected favourite starts playing in a caf\u00e9, there is an entire rights and licensing system operating quietly behind it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You hear the song.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The blanket licence helps make that public use possible.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You pay for Spotify, Apple Music or another streaming service. 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