Production Music is music specifically written and recorded for synchronisation into audiovisual and audio productions, including TV productions, commercials, feature films, websites and various corporate materials. It is written and recorded by professional songwriters and high-quality producers. Licences to use Production Music are issued by PRS for Music on behalf of MCPS and are simple, […]
FAQ Category: General
What is MCPS?
The Mechanical-Copyright Protection Society (MCPS) is the UK’s collective management organisation representing songwriters, publishers and composers when their songs are copied and synchronised to visuals. Importantly, in the case of Production Music, MCPS also represent their Production Music Library members’ sound recording mechanical and performing rights.
What is PRS?
The Performing Rights Society (PRS) is the UK’s collective management organisation representing songwriters, publishers and composers when their songs are performed or broadcast.
What is the difference between MCPS and PRS?
The main difference is that MCPS license, collect monies and distribute royalties when their members’ songs are copied or synchronised to visuals (the mechanical right) and PRS do the same when their members’ songs are performed or broadcast (the performing right). It is also important to note that MCPS use PRS for Music (the operating […]
Do I also need to contact PPL about using Production Music?
No. PPL are a rights organisation that represents sound recording rights; however, in the case of Production Music, MCPS represent all the sound recording rights, including the right to copy and to perform or broadcast the sound recordings.
What are the advantages of using Production Music?
MCPS Production Music members provide an enormous choice of high-quality music for production needs. The MCPS members (often referred to as Libraries) make this music available free of charge via their excellent search facilities, usually online. Using Production Music involves no pre-clearance requirements, and licensing its use is simple, quick, cost-effective, covers all types of […]
Do I need to pre-clear the use Production Music, e.g. in adverts?
No, there are no pre-clearance requirements for any type of production when you use Production Music, so long as you follow the guidelines on this website and ensure the appropriate licence is in place at the point you start to use or exploit your production.
What music details will I need to retain and provide?
Once you have chosen your Production Music, take a record of the catalogue number and name of the track(s) used, the composer(s) and arranger (s), the name of the Library and the duration of each cue of music you have recorded into your production. This information will be freely available on the website or disc […]
What details of my production will I need to provide?
When you apply for your licence, you must provide the title of your production, your client’s details (if relevant), any reference numbers you are using and the name of the facility house (if you have used one). In addition to this, to ensure you obtain the correct licence, you will need to know the type […]