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Schools agree to report the copyright of PopUK songs to the appropriate copyright agencies: CCLI - PRS - MCPS - PMLL - PPL
The CCLI license (Christian Copyright Licensing International)
This licence (paid for by Dept of Ed for all state schools in England) is for the projection of lyrics in assemblies or collective worship. It will allow your school, church, or organisation to:
Reproduce song lyrics
Project song lyrics
Download and share lyrics and music
Photocopy or scan music and lyrics
Record assemblies and services including the music
Make custom musical arrangements where no authorised version exists
For schools, you may need a Collective Worship Copyright Licence (CWCL) and a Music Reproduction Licence (MRL). These licences are subsidised for UK state-maintained schools.
For churches, you may need a Church Copyright Licence (CCL) and Music Reproduction Licence (MRL).
More information about available licences and how to report can be found on CCLI’s website.
Visit the PRS for Music website for more information
PRS for Music look after the performance rights in music on behalf of composers, songwriters, and publishers. PRS for Music licences are required for the non-curricular use of copyrighted music in schools, and for performing and recording music.
Visit the MCPS website for more information
MCPS licence covers:
Streaming music online
Recording music on CD or DVD
Music used in TV, film or radio
PMLL (Printed Music Licensing Ltd)
Visit the PMLL website for more information
PMLL represent the rights of music publishers and on their behalf, PMLL issues licences allowing the photocopying and arranging of sheet music as part of education and beyond. PMLL provide different licences for:
UK Schools: Schools Printed Music Licence
UK Choirs: Amateur Choir Licence
UK Music Services: Music Service Licence
The Schools Printed Music Licence is subsidised for state-maintained UK schools.
For more information, and to obtain your licence, see PMLL website.
PPL (Phonographic Performance Ltd)
Visit the PPL website for more information
PPL is the UK’s music licensing company for performers and recordings rightsholders. They licence the use of recorded music when it is broadcast and/or played in public in a variety of contexts.
Copyright Licensing Agency (CLA)
The Copyright Licensing Agency – various licences and lots of information on copyright, including specifically for the education sector. Includes information on the Schools Printed Music Licence, and an interesting blog for schools.
