Can I play purchased music at a work event?

[Curlybrunette]

Hi everyone,

(I posted this in chat last night but didn't get any replies, sorry for reposting here!)

I just want to check that I aren't going to break any licensing laws...I've bought some music from iTunes and want to put it on a memory stick to play at a work thing, our staff awards ceremony, the place the event is at does have a PPL/PRS licence.

Thanks
x

[Greengrow]

If the place has the licence my understand is you are okay. It is why people look for a PRS sticker on the hotel door where they are having an event.

[Slowdownsally]

If The venue has a prs licence, you can give the venue a list of the music you will use and they can add it to their annual return to the prs.

[Curlybrunette]

Thanks so much, has put my mind at rest. I've had someone from the IT department stressing me out saying I'm breaking the law!

[TranmereRover]

yup you're fine but nb to the others, you need both a PPL and PRS licence to plAy recorded music - they aren't the same!