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Nail Salon Music Licence (UK): What You Actually Need to Play Music Legally
A plain-English guide to the music licence a UK nail salon needs, what TheMusicLicence (PPL PRS) covers, and how the main background-music providers compare on licensing position and price-check path.
Apr 4, 20268 min read
Business Guides
Sonic Branding in Hospitality: A Boutique Hotel Sound-Brief Method
A practical sonic-branding method for boutique hotels: write the sound brief, assess five samples, map approved music by zone, and hand it over safely.
Apr 4, 202610 min read
Cost Comparisons
Sonosfera vs Moodby: Which Is Better for UK Businesses?
How Sonosfera compares to Moodby and other UK background music services — the music-versus-licence point, a pricing-route table, and an honest fit check.
Apr 4, 20268 min read
Cost Comparisons
Soundtrack Your Brand Pricing 2026: UK Cost Explained
Check Soundtrack Your Brand's UK pricing model, TheMusicLicence gap, and when Sonosfera's own-catalogue salon route is the simpler option.
Apr 4, 20268 min read
Cost Comparisons
Epidemic Sound Business Pricing 2026: UK Venue Guide
Epidemic Sound Business costs $30/month annually or $75 month to month. See what that covers, its separate in-store offer, and UK alternatives.
Mar 17, 20269 min read
Cost Comparisons
Salon Subscription Music Services UK: Cost & Licensing Compared (2026)
Compare UK salon, spa and clinic music services on real 2026 prices and licensing scope — and see when you still need TheMusicLicence on top of the subscription.
Feb 15, 202613 min read
Business Guides
Music Licensing for Dentists, Vets & Medical Practices
UK dentist, vet and clinic music licensing guide: check TheMusicLicence, Spotify limits, Sonosfera clinic music, and current pricing routes.
Feb 15, 20268 min read
Music Licensing
Do I Need a Music Licence to Play the Radio in My Business?
Playing the radio in a UK business is a public performance, so it usually needs TheMusicLicence from PPL PRS. Here is what that means and how background-music services compare without relying on stale price figures.
Feb 15, 20268 min read
Business Guides
How to Set Up Background Music for Your Business: The Complete 2026 Guide
Everything a UK business needs to play background music properly in 2026: the kit, the PPL PRS licence question, the right sound for cafes, salons, gyms and clinics, and when to upgrade to custom tracks.
Feb 15, 202611 min read
Cost Comparisons
Soundtrack Your Brand Pricing 2026: Cost Per Location + UK, US & UAE Alternatives
Soundtrack Your Brand is priced per zone (per location), from about $29/zone a month on annual billing up to roughly $54 for Unlimited. See the real all-in cost once licensing is added in the UK, US and UAE — plus verified alternatives like Pandora CloudCover, Mood Media, Background Sounds and Sonosfera.
Feb 15, 202614 min read
Cost Comparisons
Spotify for Business Alternatives UK: What to Use Instead
Personal Spotify is not for public business playback. Compare UK background-music alternatives, licence scope, catalogue route and what to verify before switching.
Feb 15, 20268 min read