{"id":14089,"date":"2026-02-19T09:29:30","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T09:29:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fitpro.com\/blog\/?p=14089"},"modified":"2026-02-19T09:29:30","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T09:29:30","slug":"we-answer-your-music-licensing-questions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fitpro.com\/blog\/we-answer-your-music-licensing-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"PRS for Music answers your music licensing questions"},"content":{"rendered":"

We chat to the team from PRS for Music to answer your music licensing questions, so you can be sure you\u2019re legal when it comes to playing music in your classes.<\/h2>\n

FitPro member:<\/strong> If a studio or venue has a licence from PPL PRS Ltd, are all instructors teaching there automatically covered?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

PRS<\/strong>: Yes, for Public Performance rights. TheMusicLicence (administered by PPL PRS Ltd) covers music played aloud in the venue\u2019s physical space, and it\u2019s the venue owner\u2019s responsibility to hold this licence. Depending on how else you use music, like playlists or hosting online classes, you may need other licences. Our webinar<\/a> (recording only available for Professional members) and blog<\/a> have more detail on what might apply to your situation.<\/p>\n

FP member:<\/strong> If I am a self-employed instructor, do I ever need my own<\/em> licence from PPL PRS Ltd when teaching in someone else\u2019s space? <\/strong><\/h4>\n

PRS<\/strong>: Generally, no. TheMusicLicence sits with the venue owner (see previous question). PPL PRS Ltd does issue \u2018mobile licences\u2019, so if you think this might apply to you, get in touch with them directly<\/a>.<\/p>\n

FP member:<\/strong> How do I buy my licence? <\/strong><\/h4>\n

PRS<\/strong>: It depends on which licence you need.<\/p>\n

Directly from PPL PRS Ltd:<\/strong><\/p>\n