PPL
PPL (Phonographic Performance Limited) is the UK's leading music licensing organization representing over 150,000 performers and recording rightsholders. Established as a British music copyright collective, PPL licenses recorded music for public performance, broadcast, and digital use, collecting and distributing royalties to record companies and performers across the UK and internationally.
Sources
PPL official website (ppluk.com), Wikipedia, Music Business Worldwide
Updated:
Jun 5, 2025
PPL
PPL (Phonographic Performance Limited) is the UK's leading music licensing organization representing over 150,000 performers and recording rightsholders. Established as a British music copyright collective, PPL licenses recorded music for public performance, broadcast, and digital use, collecting and distributing royalties to record companies and performers across the UK and internationally.
Sources
PPL official website (ppluk.com), Wikipedia, Music Business Worldwide
Updated:
Jun 5, 2025
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