Webcasting Licences

PPCA is pleased to offer a blanket non-interactive webcasting licence.  The licence is available to webcasters based in Australia, with users who are also based in Australia and/or the territories listed in the Territories Schedule.

The webcasting licence applies to non-interactive streaming of webcasts.  Non-interactive streaming excludes any ‘on demand’ elements which permit users to control what content is played or when the content is played, for example the ability to pause, fast forward or rewind content.  If you wish to offer interactive webcasting services, you will need to seek a licence directly from the copyright holders.

Webcasting involves two exclusive rights of copyright owners: the reproduction of the sound recording for the purpose of creating the webcast program and the communication of those sound recordings over the internet.  The PPCA webcasting licence covers both these activities.

The blanket webcasting licence applies to sound recordings controlled by PPCA licensors. Click here to see a current list of licensors and their labels which are covered by the PPCA blanket licence.

PPCA is currently offering the wecbasting licence on an interim basis for a 12-month period. 

To apply for a webcasting licence, or to change any of your licence details or have it re-assessed, please download an application form here or contact us at business.affairs@ppca.com.au.