Industry Nov 4, 2026
Irish Collecting Societies in Court Over Data Disputes
In short
Ten years ago Irish performer collecting society RAAP sued label collecting society PPI, claiming it was inappropriately deducting money from payments due to performers.
Originally published by
Complete Music Update
A decade-long legal battle between Irish music collecting societies RAAP and PPI is currently before the Irish High Court. RAAP initially sued PPI, alleging that the latter had improperly withheld funds designated for performers.
The dispute, which has involved proceedings in EU courts, now centers on accusations of inaccurate data being presented by both collecting societies regarding deductions and payments. Originally reported by Complete Music Update.