Ian Gill
Ian Gill

Owner of Bracklesham Bay Tea Rooms and Garden

Great music choices. Grant has been very helpful with setting this up in our dual locations and we're pleased with the substantial cost savings. Would highly recommend
Ian Gill
Ian Gill

Owner of Bracklesham Bay Tea Rooms and Garden

Great music choices. Grant has been very helpful with setting this up in our dual locations and we're pleased with the substantial cost savings. Would highly recommend

Feb 24, 2026

Feb 24, 2026

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Jacek Debowski

MSJD ltd

Absolutely delighted we started using Background Sounds. Music is much better than expected, playlists are put together nicely, no issues with the service

JD
Jacek Debowski

MSJD ltd

Absolutely delighted we started using Background Sounds. Music is much better than expected, playlists are put together nicely, no issues with the service

Feb 12, 2026

Feb 12, 2026

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Lorrain Powderham

Wagtails Cafe and Bar

So pleased I found Background Sounds. Value for money and great music for my little cafe. Thankyou
LP
Lorrain Powderham

Wagtails Cafe and Bar

So pleased I found Background Sounds. Value for money and great music for my little cafe. Thankyou

Jan 7, 2026

Jan 7, 2026

Nichola Burns
Nichola Burns

Taizen Skin Therapy Centre

Very easy setup and huge saving from paying PRS/PPL. Not ONE customer has noticed we have changed the music, which is fabulous! Happy customers AND saving money, what's not to like?!

Nichola Burns
Nichola Burns

Taizen Skin Therapy Centre

Very easy setup and huge saving from paying PRS/PPL. Not ONE customer has noticed we have changed the music, which is fabulous! Happy customers AND saving money, what's not to like?!

Sep 27, 2025

Sep 27, 2025

Sharon stevens
Sharon stevens

Nourish Holistic Wellbeing and Healing Centre

After expanding my business the ppl prs charge was outrageous so after a bit of research and a lovely and helpful conversation with Background Sounds to clarify we could use it how we needed to I signed up and am so glad I did. A saving of over £2,500 and very happy with the music as are the people using our space. Thank you

Sharon stevens
Sharon stevens

Nourish Holistic Wellbeing and Healing Centre

After expanding my business the ppl prs charge was outrageous so after a bit of research and a lovely and helpful conversation with Background Sounds to clarify we could use it how we needed to I signed up and am so glad I did. A saving of over £2,500 and very happy with the music as are the people using our space. Thank you

Sep 30, 2025

Sep 30, 2025

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Lesley Bancroft

Director, Buy the Light Limited

Was a little concerned that the music might be "elevator" style, but it is totally not. The music is brilliant, normal, just not known songs. They charge a realistic price, so it's cost effective music in our shop and they're lovely people to deal with. Everybody should be aware that there are other options and it is not necessary to be forced down the PPL PRS route!
LB
Lesley Bancroft

Director, Buy the Light Limited

Was a little concerned that the music might be "elevator" style, but it is totally not. The music is brilliant, normal, just not known songs. They charge a realistic price, so it's cost effective music in our shop and they're lovely people to deal with. Everybody should be aware that there are other options and it is not necessary to be forced down the PPL PRS route!

Sep 16, 2025

Sep 16, 2025

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Kelly Smith

Peonies Cafe

We started to look for royalty free music as we had been paying a significant amount of money to have the radio on. We are a small business and felt the royalty company did nothing to help support a small business with manageable payment plans for their extortionate rates. 


We came across Background Sounds and loved they had a selection of playlists dependant on the kind of ambience you are looking for, but also they support small businesses and allow a monthly payment option to help manage the costs.


 As we are not very good with technology we got in touch with Grant who went above and beyond and helped us in choosing the right technology to be able to play the music. Nothing was too big an ask and when we did find the right option for us, he even extended our free trial to make sure it worked for us. 


The music is wonderful, varied and suits our needs perfectly. It creates the homely cosy atmosphere we wanted for our café, so much better than a radio and for a fraction of the cost. 


The 7 day trial is perfect to make sure you making the right choice to go with royalty free music. Trust us you will not be disappointed. We highly recommend Background Sounds and cannot thank Grant enough for his help.

KS
Kelly Smith

Peonies Cafe

We started to look for royalty free music as we had been paying a significant amount of money to have the radio on. We are a small business and felt the royalty company did nothing to help support a small business with manageable payment plans for their extortionate rates. 


We came across Background Sounds and loved they had a selection of playlists dependant on the kind of ambience you are looking for, but also they support small businesses and allow a monthly payment option to help manage the costs.


 As we are not very good with technology we got in touch with Grant who went above and beyond and helped us in choosing the right technology to be able to play the music. Nothing was too big an ask and when we did find the right option for us, he even extended our free trial to make sure it worked for us. 


The music is wonderful, varied and suits our needs perfectly. It creates the homely cosy atmosphere we wanted for our café, so much better than a radio and for a fraction of the cost. 


The 7 day trial is perfect to make sure you making the right choice to go with royalty free music. Trust us you will not be disappointed. We highly recommend Background Sounds and cannot thank Grant enough for his help.

Feb 12, 2025

Feb 12, 2025

Anne JM Norman
Anne JM Norman

Co-founder, The Spontaneous Cuppa

We are so happy we found Background Sounds! Many of our customers come into The Spontaneous Cuppa to have coffee, to read or chat with friends, most people love that it’s not noisy with music. At the same time, we wanted flexibility for occasions and events when playing easy listening music is appropriate. We contacted PRS/PPL and received information about a year’s subscription with two prices one for Radio which we didn’t want and a much higher price to use our own playlists for ambient music. We explained about the flexibility we needed to play music occasionally, they were clear that they don’t offer that service, it was a take it or leave it solution. Then we found Background Sounds who offer the flexibility we needed, offer a huge selection of the type of easy listening including jazz music and we have our certification to prove we are playing royalty free music. Thanks Background Sounds.
Anne JM Norman
Anne JM Norman

Co-founder, The Spontaneous Cuppa

We are so happy we found Background Sounds! Many of our customers come into The Spontaneous Cuppa to have coffee, to read or chat with friends, most people love that it’s not noisy with music. At the same time, we wanted flexibility for occasions and events when playing easy listening music is appropriate. We contacted PRS/PPL and received information about a year’s subscription with two prices one for Radio which we didn’t want and a much higher price to use our own playlists for ambient music. We explained about the flexibility we needed to play music occasionally, they were clear that they don’t offer that service, it was a take it or leave it solution. Then we found Background Sounds who offer the flexibility we needed, offer a huge selection of the type of easy listening including jazz music and we have our certification to prove we are playing royalty free music. Thanks Background Sounds.

Apr 24, 2024

Apr 24, 2024

Justin Noble
Justin Noble

Scale Model Scenery Limited

We just wanted something to add a little atmosphere to our workspace. After cancelling PRS/PPL 3 months ago (which was far from an easy task), Background Sounds was an obvious choice. Great choice of playlists covering a wide range of genres. Really easy to get set up. We had music in minutes and it saves us around £500 a year compared to the cost of PRS/PPL/ Highly recommended.

Justin Noble
Justin Noble

Scale Model Scenery Limited

We just wanted something to add a little atmosphere to our workspace. After cancelling PRS/PPL 3 months ago (which was far from an easy task), Background Sounds was an obvious choice. Great choice of playlists covering a wide range of genres. Really easy to get set up. We had music in minutes and it saves us around £500 a year compared to the cost of PRS/PPL/ Highly recommended.

Mar 19, 2024

Mar 19, 2024

Sue
Sue

Areya Pole & Yoga

Background Sounds is perfect for my fitness classes. There are lots of different styles and genres, so I can set the tone of a class, from chilled out to high energy, and everything in between. It’s really easy to use on my iPhone Safari browser which I connect to a portable Bluetooth speaker. It costs significantly less than a PRS music licence - as far as I can remember (been a long time customer). If you don’t need the latest chart hits or well known songs, it’s perfect, with lots of catchy songs that have become firm favourites in my classes. Would I recommend? Yes, for sure.
Sue
Sue

Areya Pole & Yoga

Background Sounds is perfect for my fitness classes. There are lots of different styles and genres, so I can set the tone of a class, from chilled out to high energy, and everything in between. It’s really easy to use on my iPhone Safari browser which I connect to a portable Bluetooth speaker. It costs significantly less than a PRS music licence - as far as I can remember (been a long time customer). If you don’t need the latest chart hits or well known songs, it’s perfect, with lots of catchy songs that have become firm favourites in my classes. Would I recommend? Yes, for sure.

Mar 17, 2024

Mar 17, 2024

Stephen
Stephen

Director - Ruby Lounge

Very easy setup. A huge savings from paying PRS/PPL. Over £1,500 in yearly savings. Yes I would recommend Background Sounds to other business owners.

Stephen
Stephen

Director - Ruby Lounge

Very easy setup. A huge savings from paying PRS/PPL. Over £1,500 in yearly savings. Yes I would recommend Background Sounds to other business owners.

Mar 4, 2024

Mar 4, 2024

Victoria Canavan, Head of Retail - Prospect Hospice
Victoria Canavan, Head of Retail - Prospect Hospice
It has helped to create a lovely atmosphere for our customers to shop in and for our staff and volunteers to work in.
Victoria Canavan, Head of Retail - Prospect Hospice
Victoria Canavan, Head of Retail - Prospect Hospice
It has helped to create a lovely atmosphere for our customers to shop in and for our staff and volunteers to work in.

Feb 22, 2024

Feb 22, 2024

Ian Whalley
Ian Whalley

Owner, the Corner by SITI

Very happy with the service. Range of music matches our requirements. Savings of around £300 pa and easy to operate. One challenge is using Bluetooth which has max of 2 speakers unless you invest in a couple of specific brands. We used WiFi previously which is more reliable than Bluetooth so we had to reduce number of speakers. Overall still positive. Very happy to recommend to others
Ian Whalley
Ian Whalley

Owner, the Corner by SITI

Very happy with the service. Range of music matches our requirements. Savings of around £300 pa and easy to operate. One challenge is using Bluetooth which has max of 2 speakers unless you invest in a couple of specific brands. We used WiFi previously which is more reliable than Bluetooth so we had to reduce number of speakers. Overall still positive. Very happy to recommend to others

Mar 4, 2024

Mar 4, 2024

Esther Thompson
Esther Thompson

The Brothers’ Cafe

I chose you because you cost £150 whereas PRS/PPL music was £550. Extremely easy to set up and the range of music is absolutely huge! We love it!

Esther Thompson
Esther Thompson

The Brothers’ Cafe

I chose you because you cost £150 whereas PRS/PPL music was £550. Extremely easy to set up and the range of music is absolutely huge! We love it!

Mar 4, 2024

Mar 4, 2024