Industry Jul 3, 2026

PRS defeats Rowntree black box class action at appeal

PRS has once again defeated Blur drummer Dave Rowntree’s black box royalties lawsuit - this time in the Court Of Appeal - after the Competition Tribunal previously refused to certify the class action

Originally published by Complete Music Update
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PRS defeats Rowntree black box class action at appeal

PRS has successfully opposed a class action lawsuit brought by Blur drummer Dave Rowntree concerning black box royalties. The Court of Appeal upheld a previous decision by the Competition Tribunal, which had refused to certify the lawsuit. Despite the victory, PRS incurred £1.8 million in costs associated with the legal proceedings. Originally reported by Complete Music Update.

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Dave Rowntree Blur