PPL licenses recorded music played in public or broadcast on radio, TV and the internet, and then distributes the licence fees to its performer and rightholder members. Established in 1934, PPL exists to ensure that those who invest their time, talent and money to make recorded music are fairly paid for their work.
In most instances of recorded music being played in public, a music licence is required from both PPL and PRS for Music. PPL collects and distributes licence fees for the use of recorded music on behalf of record companies and performers, while PRS for Music collects and distributes for the use of musical compositions and lyrics on behalf of songwriters, composers and publishers.