Music, television and entertainment can all be part of creating a great customer experience. But with different venues, spaces and uses to consider, licensing can quickly become complicated.
Licensing challenges
Different sites, different needs
Licensing can vary across pubs, restaurants, bars, bedrooms, venues, events and other spaces.
Businesses change
Sites open, close and change hands, while licensing arrangements don’t always keep up.
Tariffs change too
New or changing tariffs can affect what you need and what you’re being charged.
Old arrangements stick around
Licensing decisions made years ago can continue long after the business has changed.
Some issues affect a whole sector
When a licensing issue goes beyond one business, we can work with trade bodies and groups of operators to address it.
How we can help
Review what you have
We look at your existing licences, how they’re being applied and whether they still fit your business.
Check what you’re paying
We review tariffs, costs and calculations to make sure the charges make sense.
Help when questions arise
We support you through audits, information requests and other licensing queries.
Challenge and negotiate
Where something isn’t right, we can deal directly with the licensing organisation on your behalf.
Bring it all together
For larger groups, we can help create a clearer and more consistent approach across your sites.
Experience across the sector
Our work goes beyond individual businesses. We also work with trade bodies and industry organisations on licensing issues affecting whole sectors.
BBPA & UKHospitality
We were commissioned by BBPA and UKHospitality to examine the international licensing landscape for broadcast and films, providing evidence and valuation methodologies to support their tariff discussions.
Read the case study
John White brings extensive experience working with trade associations and representing their interests, supported by the wider team’s knowledge of tariffs, negotiations and collecting societies.
Meet John White
Want to talk about your licensing?
Whether it’s one venue or a whole estate, tell us what you’re dealing with and we’ll help you work out what comes next.
Talk it through with us