Having contacted PRS we can confirm that they are within their rights to make these approaches. A PRS Music Licence grants you the legal permission to play music on your premises live, or by any recorded means – for example, radio, CD, TV, jukebox or via the Internet.

However, we have received a letter from one of our members who has questioned the PRS about the issue of whether a bedroom is a ‘public’ or a ‘private’ space. He believes it to be the latter and as the PRS is currently looking into this situation, prompted by the British Hospitality Association, they are not able to take him to task until the matter is resolved.

Download the letter here.

If you would like further information on this subject, please visit the PRS' website www.mcps-prs-alliance.co.uk.

If you prefer to call them, their telephone number is
0800 068 4828.