The manager at the shop I work at claims you need to have a license in order to be able to have a radio on - is this true?
2006-09-19 21:33:38 · 12 answers · asked by martyn_bradshaw 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
The license you need is a PRS license issued by the Performing Rights Society. Someone mentioned an entertainments license in their answer to you but this is not the one required if you are only playing a radio which is classed as background music.
2006-09-19 21:40:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes - you need a Public Entertainment Licence if it is going to be heard by more than 5 people.
Apply from your local council - they will charge you for the pleasure
2006-09-20 04:49:13 · answer #2 · answered by wally_zebon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you search for ppl or prs on your favourite search engine I'm sure the legalities of having a radio on are somewhat different to broadcasting a cd for example.
The radio station already pays the artists for proforming rights and as such you might be ok!
Best to check first.
There again maybe your boss doesn't like your radio station in which case it won't matter as he/she will tell you it is illegal even if you can prove them wrong!
Hope you get sorted!
2006-09-20 12:22:19 · answer #3 · answered by coulditbemanilow 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure between certain hours you need a entertainments license.
2006-09-20 04:37:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a licence requirement for music and entertainment! Check with your local council.
2006-09-20 04:36:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if the customers coming in the shop can hear it yes, you need a public entertainments licence
2006-09-20 04:40:05 · answer #6 · answered by xyanica 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah ive heard that i always noticed when i worked in a shop they had music i knew but other people singing because they wernt allowed to play origanal artists without licence
2006-09-20 04:44:58 · answer #7 · answered by pinkdragon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, as you are providing entertainment for the general public.
2006-09-20 04:38:26 · answer #8 · answered by Countess 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's right mate you need a licence for f**in anything nowadays
2006-09-20 05:01:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it is true i'll be hapy to living in another country
2006-09-20 04:41:11 · answer #10 · answered by sub-zero ide 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋