Does PRS for Music issue licences for the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man?
Yes, in addition to the United Kingdom, PRS for Music does issue licences for performances of its music in the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. This is authorised by legislation specific to those islands. Please contact us if you need further information about this. Back to top 29. I thought there was an exemption for charity and community groups in the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (‘CDPA’). The exemptions in the CDPA, detailed in Sections 67 and 72, do not apply to the rights administered by PRS for Music. The exemptions apply only to the separate rights administered by PPL. Even if you do not need a PPL licence, you will need a licence from PRS for Music. These exemptions are currently under review by the UK Intellectual Property Office (formerly the Patent Office). See the UK-IPO website for more details www.ipo.gov.uk NOTE: This information relates only to the public performance of music, as covered by the Music Licence. Other uses of music, such as copying, broadcas
