Gym Music Licensing: What You Need to Know in 2025
🎵 Why gyms need TheMusicLicence
Whether you're playing a playlist in reception, pumping music on the gym floor, or running fitness or dance classes, your gym requires TheMusicLicence from PPL PRS Ltd. This licence covers both recorded music (Spotify playlists, radio, TV) and live performances for everyone in the venue—even staff.
✅ What music use triggers a licence
You’ll likely need TheMusicLicence if you play:
Background music in reception or staff areas
Music during classes or personal training sessions
Live performances, even occasionally
Gyms, fitness centres, and dance studios are all included.
💷 How much it costs
PPL PRS publishes sector-specific tariffs. For gyms and fitness centres, the typical rate for background music and fitness classes comes to around £1.96/day for background, £1.88/day for classes — together around £321/year. That includes both PPL and PRS rights.
⚠️ What if you don’t licence it
Without the licence, you may:
Get contacted by PPL PRS for backdated fees
Receive invoices retroactively
Face potential legal consequences under copyright law
It’s much better to verify upfront than manage avoidable issues later.
👨🔧 How PlayLegal helps gyms
I support fitness businesses by:
Confirming whether TheMusicLicence applies to your gym
Calculating and assigning the correct tariff based on usage and area
Handling quotes, paperwork, and licence setup
Responding to any PPL PRS queries or invoicing on your behalf
That means you get clear advice, full compliance, and no overspending — so you can focus on your members.
📞 Want a gym licence check?
If you’re running classes, playlists, or fitness music in your gym, let’s make sure you’re licensed correctly — and not paying more than you should.
