Work out the numbers
Straight from the published 2026 tariffs, with every step shown.
- 1 minNo sign-upCost calculator
What should my music licence cost?
Shops, pubs, restaurants, cafés, hotels, salons and offices, with both the PRS and PPL halves itemised to the penny.
Start - 2 minNo sign-upDJ night (SFE) calculator
What does a DJ night or disco cost?
Count the crowd, time the night, and watch PPL's per-event fee build up step by step, from 2025 to 2028 rates.
Start - ReferenceNo sign-up2026 tariff tables
What are the actual rates?
Every current PPL, PRS for Music and VPL tariff, with band tables and a link to each official source.
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When a bill or letter arrives
Find out where you stand before you pay, argue or ignore it.
- 2 minNo sign-upBill health check
Is my bill likely to be wrong?
A few questions that flag the errors that most often inflate a PPL PRS bill, such as an out-of-date floor area.
Start - 1 minNo sign-upShould I pay this?
Do I actually have to pay this?
Six quick questions for a plain-English view of whether an invoice, backdated charge, surcharge or debt letter should be paid.
Start - 1 minNo sign-upSurcharge checker
Is the 50% surcharge right?
Shows the standard amount, the uplift, when it should stop, and whether it's worth querying.
Start - Copy and sendNo sign-upFree letter templates
What should I write back?
Ready-to-send letters: we don't play music, please explain this charge, end my licence, report a change, and reply to a debt collector.
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Get it right from the start
Know whether you need a licence, and keep the records that keep your bill accurate.
- 30 secNo sign-upDo I need a licence?
Does my business need TheMusicLicence?
Four questions, including the one that catches most people out: a personal Spotify account.
Start - DownloadNo sign-upSFE event log
What records should I keep for DJ nights?
A free spreadsheet with the columns PPL expects you to keep for six years. Opens in Excel, Numbers or Sheets.
Download the spreadsheet
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