Streaming Music Service for Salons | Play Music Without Paying PRS PPL
Do you own a hair salon and want to play great background music without paying expensive PRS PPL fees? At Background Sounds, we specialise in royalty-free music for salons, giving UK hairdressers a simple, legal, and affordable way to stream high-quality background music in their business. With a wide choice of playlists and a fully compliant catalogue, you can enjoy background music for hair salons that sets the perfect atmosphere, without the cost of a music licence.
Here are some of the features of our royalty-free music service for hair salons:
Subscription Music Service for Salons
- Stream via your PC, laptop, tablet or mobile device
- Access to over 60 playlists (including Christmas)
- Monthly new music
- New playlists added throughout the year
- Certificate of subscription available on request (you may need to send this to PRS PPL)
The Best Hair Salon Playlists
With Background Sounds, you’ll have access to an array of fantastic playlists covering a diverse range of genres. Choose from a variety of styles, including mellow, upbeat, and instrumental, to perfectly suit your mood and preferences.
What’s more, we add new music every month and new playlists throughout the year to keep your playlists fresh.
Popular Hair Salon Playlists
Check out some of our most popular playlist picks from our playlist library. We have over 60 playlists for you to choose from, covering over 20 genres. You can listen to music samples here.
We’re trusted by hundreds of UK businesses every day to provide them with high-quality music for their business, so you can be sure you will keep both your customers and staff happy when you switch.
Client Feedback…
“My team have become mini DJs as they love mixing the music up to suit the mood in the salon and the weather outside…brilliant service!”
Nikki Froud – Nikki Froud Hairdressing
You can read all about how we worked with Nikki to reduce overheads in her salon here – Hair Salon Customer Case Study
Hair Salon Music Streaming Service
Joining Background Sounds is quick and easy to do. We offer access to our music streaming service on a subscription basis.
There are two subscription options to choose from. Both provide the same great service and access to playlists.
For help setting up your audio equipment to stream music, head here – How it Works.
PRS PPL Music Licence Cost for Hair Salons vs Background Sounds Annual Subscription
Check how much you can save when you switch to Background Sounds. For ease, we’ve compared our annual subscription, but you’ll still save if you take a monthly subscription!
A PRS PPL Music Licence is calculated by combining two tariffs. PRS and PPL. The cost of each depends on several factors, including the number of seats in your salon.
Here are two examples of costs to give you an idea of how much you can save by switching to our royalty-free music service.
How Much Can You Save?
Example 1: Number of Seats 6 – 10
PRS PPL Annual Music Licence Cost £373.91 (+vat)
Background Sounds Annual Subscription £150 (+vat) regardless of seat number
Amount saved by swapping to Background Sounds = £223.91
Example 2: Number of Seats 11 – 15
PRS PPL Annual Music Licence Cost £466.14 (+vat)
Background Sounds Annual Subscription £150 (+vat) regardless of seat number
Amount saved by swapping to Background Sounds = £316.14
For the above examples, we have used the February 2025 tariffs for PRS and PPL
Try Before You Buy!
The music you play is important and it has to be right. That’s why we offer every customer a free 7-day trial to listen to our playlists. It’s a great way to explore royalty-free music for your business. You don’t have to add your card details and there’s no hard sell from us. Click here to get your FREE TRIAL started
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can I legally play royalty-free music in my salon without a PRS PPL licence?
Yes. Because royalty-free music does not use PRS or PPL registered artists, you can legally play it in your salon without purchasing a PRS PPL music licence. You’ll receive a certificate of subscription from us, which you can show if you’re ever asked to prove your music source.
2. What devices can I use to stream Background Sounds in my salon?
You can stream our playlists on almost any device, including laptops, PCs, tablets, and mobile phones. If your salon already has Bluetooth speakers or an AUX setup, you’re good to go.
3. Will my customers notice if I switch to royalty-free music?
Most salons report that customers don’t notice any difference, other than enjoying a more consistent, pleasant atmosphere. Because our tracks are professionally produced and curated for commercial environments, they feel like mainstream background music rather than generic “elevator music.”
4. How often do you add new playlists and music?
We add new music every month and create new playlists throughout the year; we even have Christmas music. With over 60 playlists to pick from, you’ll have plenty of choice.
5. How much can I save by switching to royalty-free salon music?
We would expect you to save at least £200–£ 300 per year compared to the cost of a PRS PPL licence. Your exact saving depends on how many seats you have, but our flat annual fee of £150 (+VAT) is the same for all salon sizes.
Royalty-Free Music for Hair Salons | Helpful Blog Posts
To find out more about the legal side of playing royalty-free music in your hair salon. Check out these articles…
- What Music Can I Play Without a Licence (UK)
- Hair Salon Customer Case Study
- Do I Need a Music Licence?
Background Sounds is a specialist provider of royalty-free music. We work with businesses looking to play music without the need to buy a PRS PPL Music Licence. The service is offered via online streaming and can be accessed when you take a subscription. You can find all you need to know on our home page here.
