Copying Music?
PPI is mandated to licence the copying of recorded music in certain, restricted circumstances:
- If you want to commercially supply recorded music for background entertainment in public places,
- If you produce personal videos e.g. wedding videos, and want to include recorded music,
- If you are an independent radio or TV producer making programmes for a PPI-licensed broadcaster.
PPI’s copying licences are available only for these activities. Copying recorded music for any other purpose requires permission from the owners of the copyright in the recordings.
Background Music Suppliers
You need to apply for a PPI dubbing licence and sign an agreement with PPI.
- Sound Carriers
- Personal Videos
If you get your music from a background music supplier, make sure he/she has a PPI Dubbing Licence. You could be participating in copyright theft if you use music from an unlicensed source. Contact us for a list of PPI-Licensed background music suppliers.
To apply for a licence or to get more information about rates and agreements, contact us by emailing: info@ppimusic.ie or calling us on 01 2805977
Personal Videos
You need to apply for a PPI personal videos licence and sign an agreement with PPI.
PPI Personal Videos Licence Tariff
To apply for a licence or to get more information about rates and agreements, contact us by emailing us or calling us on 01 2805977
Independent TV & Radio Producers
If the TV or radio programme has been commissioned by a PPI-licensed broadcaster in Ireland, then the dubbing or synch is covered by the agreement between PPI and the broadcaster. Just contact us with the name of the broadcaster you are producing for and details of the tracks you want to use and we’ll let you know if they are covered.
If you are making a TV or radio programme “on spec”, to sell it on to a broadcaster, PPI cannot licence the dubbing of recorded music and you must get permission directly from the owners of the copyright in the recordings.
To apply for a licence or to get more information about rates and agreements, contact us by emailing us or calling us on 01 2805977
Are You a Music User?
Whether you run a salon, a gym, a hotel or a retail store — if music plays in your business, you need to be covered. Applying for a PPI licence is straightforward, and our team is here to help you find the right tariff for your business type.