Industry Jul 2, 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
The Court of Appeal has once again ruled in favor of PRS in a lawsuit initiated by Blur drummer Dave Rowntree regarding black box royalties. This decision upholds the Competition Tribunal's prior refusal to certify the class action lawsuit that Rowntree and his financial backers were attempting to pursue against the music rights organization. Originally reported by Complete Music Update.