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Reproducing (writing or typing) song words e.g. for service sheets or OHP acetates, storing song words on a computer for projection onto a screen or making non-commercial recordings of services including hymns or worship songs.

You must also hold the Church Copyright Licence (CCL) in order to purchase a MRL. Some books allow for photocopying without the need for a licence. Always check the opening pages of the publication to confirm.

Some publications allow for photocopying without the need for a licence. Always check the opening pages of the publication to confirm.

PRS for Music currently waive the requirement for licence cover during Acts of Worship (regular services, weddings/funerals).

To play commercial music recordings (CDs, MP3s etc.) you require licence cover from both PRS for Music and PPL as they cover different rights within a recording. Both PRS for Music and PPL currently waive the requirement for licence cover during Acts of Worship (regular services, weddings/funerals).

Access thousands of lyric, lead and chord sheet downloads. SongSelect is a website offering easy, legal and affordable access to the authorised words and music to thousands of hymns and worship songs. SongSelect is available to churches which hold a Church Copyright Licence (CCL). More details.

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