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Community radio

You require this PPL licence if you operate an Ofcom-licensed community radio station and include recorded music in your broadcasts.

How much does a PPL licence cost?

Fees are based on a percentage of the advertising and sponsorship revenue that the station generates each year.

Advertising revenue (pa) Fee (pa)
Less than £33,653

£587 (plus VAT)

£33,653-£628,877

2%

£628,878-£1,257,754

3%

More than £1,257,755

5%

  

Please note that if your community radio station broadcasts online, you will require a separate online radio broadcast licence.

Read the licence summary

Submit your application

You need a PPL licence if you play recorded music in your broadcasts.


We will need as much information as possible from you to ensure you are paying the correct fee.

Apply for a radio broadcast licence
Apply for a radio broadcast licence

Need a licence?

Apply for a licence

In almost all cases, you will need a PPL licence if you play recorded music in your broadcasts.

Apply for a licence

Contact us

For PPL licensing enquiries relating to radio broadcasts, contact our customer service team.

radiobroadcasting@ppluk.com 020 7534 1423

Do you also broadcast online?

If you play recorded music as part of an online radio service, you may need a separate PPL licence.

Find out more

What happens to the licence fee?

All licence fees collected (less running costs) are distributed to PPL members - the performers and rights holders of recorded music.

Find out more
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