If you play music, TV, or copyrighted content in a business, care home, staff area, or public space — yes, you probably do.
Even if you're not charging for entry, a licence is often required to stay legally compliant.

Here’s a quick breakdown of the most common licences you may need:

🎶 PPL / PRS

• PRS: Covers the musical composition

• PPL: Covers the recorded performance

Required if you play recorded music in public — including background music, events, or on-hold systems.

🎬 MPLC (Motion Picture Licensing Company)

Legalises the showing of movies/TV shows from participating studios in public or semi-public spaces.

🎞️ PVSL (Public Video Screening Licence)

Needed for non-commercial screenings in venues like care homes, schools, and hospitality businesses.

📺 AVLA (Audiovisual Licensing Agency)

For using audiovisual content internally — often in corporate training or educational materials.

📄 Other Copyright Licences

• NLA – For sharing news articles or clippings within your organisation

• CLA – Covers photocopying, scanning, and digital reuse of published materials

Yes, Licensing Advisory offers both one-off reviews and ongoing support. I'll:
Assess what licences, if any, you need
Deal directly with licensing bodies on your behalf
Keep on top of renewals so you never fall behind

It doesn't have to be. Licensing Advisory provides clear, actionable advice quickly, so you can get back to running your business without second-guessing your legal obligations.

In most cases, No.
Licensing bodies are generally focused on making sure businesses are correctly covered going forward, not on penalising people for not knowing sooner, so in practice this usually just means that it is important to make sure that the right licence in place moving forward.
Licensing Advisory will:
Review your current situation
Explain your obligations clearly
Help you get everything in place, without stress or panic

Solicitors often don't specialise in the specific requirements of copyright licensing bodies.
This can lead to:
Paying for the wrong licence
Missing exemptions
Wasting time and money

Licensing Advisory offers specialist advice, focused specifically on copyright licensing rather than general legal practice.

Pricing depends on:
The level of support you need and the complexity of your setup

You will receive a clear, upfront quote with no hidden charges.

For a quote, just get in touch, there's no obligation.

Licensing Advisory is completely independent.
That means:
No commissions
No upselling
Just honest advice based on what's right for you

I work with clients across a wide range of industries, including:

• 🧓 Care homes

• 🏭 Manufacturers

• 🛍️ Retail stores

• 🍽️ Hospitality venues

• 🏢 Corporate offices

• 🏋️ Gyms & leisure centres

Not sure if this applies to your business? Just ask.

Getting started is simple:

• 📩 Drop me a message

• 📝 Fill out the quick contact form

• 📞 I’ll arrange a free, no-obligation call to talk things through