When PRS told us at work that we had to pay for a license to listen to the radio, I thought it was a scam! After a little bit of googling, we coughed up the money, despite feeling its damn right outrageous. I think it cost under £200, but there’s not that many of us in the office.
As for DJ’s, its damn right ridiculous, or it used to be. You used to need a PPL (Phonographic Performance License) and then another one to play mp3’s! Also the venue needed to have a PPL (Public Performance License). Not so much of a problem if you’re doing full on mobile disco’s or a high end dj earning big bucks.. If you’re like me and do the occasional gig/set, its not worth getting the license.
What I can’t understand is, why do i not need a license at home? If my friends come round and can hear it, surely I would need a damn stupid PRS license?