Photocopying Music Publications at Conference Centres and Events

Licences: Church Copyright Licence (CCL) and the Music Reproduction Licence (MRL)

If your conference centre or event holds a CCL then you may find that the MRL is a valuable resource as you are able to photocopy song lryics that you have reproduced.

These 2 licences are the most popular resources in churches today as it enables you to reproduce lyrics and music from thousands of hymn and worship songs being sung around the world. 

By adding the MRL to your CCL you can:

• Type song words into your computer and store them.
• Create your own service sheets and hand out to your delegates.
• Create your own OHP acetates.
• Project song lyrics onto a screen.
• Photocopying hymn and worship song words and music from authorised music publications.
• Audio/video record music from your services for those unable to attend.

The number of publishers covered by this licence increases continually. Click here to view the list.

Licence Fees:

Licence fees are based on the maximum attendance at your event. Click here to see the licence fees. 

Using your MRL:

• Copyright lines - At the bottom of each photocopy you must write: Copied by permission. MRL Licence No. [Your Licence No.]
• Reporting - Under the Terms of Agreement of your licence you are also required to report which songs you photocopy. Click here for CopyReport.
• Contact Details - As your licence is held by your conference centre or event you are required to provide CCLI with contact details so we can contact you with updates to your licence.

Links to other pages in this section:

• More information about photocopying
• Photocopying from non-music publications

Not sure which licences you need?

Check the Quick Guide Licence Table.

Links to: SongSelect / Create / FAQs / Terms of Agreement / CopyReport