Industry Oct 18, 2026
UK Copyright Tribunal Increases Cinema Music Royalty Rates
In short
A dispute over what royalties cinemas should pay PRS for music contained in the films they screen went before the UK Copyright Tribunal earlier this year.
Originally published by
Complete Music Update
The UK Copyright Tribunal has ruled in favor of a higher royalty rate for music played in cinemas. This decision followed a dispute over the royalties paid by cinemas to PRS for music featured in films. PRS stated that the ruling acknowledges the significant contribution of music to the overall cinema experience. Originally reported by Complete Music Update.