We grant licences for the broadcast, communication or public playing of recorded music (e.g., CDs, records and digital downloads) or music videos. We then distribute the licence fees we collect to the record labels and Australian recording artists registered with us, under our Distribution Policy.

There are at least two copyrights in most recordings and music videos:

The copyright in the song (lyrics, composition etc.) - licences available from APRA;
The copyright in the recording and/or music video of the song (a particular recorded performance) - 'blanket' licences available from us, or individual licences available from the copyright holders -licences available from PPCA.

Phonographic Performance Co Of Aust Ltd