Industry Oct 20, 2026
UK Copyright Tribunal increases cinema royalty rates for music
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 to increase royalty rates that cinemas must pay for the use of music in films. This decision follows a dispute concerning the appropriate compensation for the performance of copyrighted music within a cinematic context.
The Performing Right Society (PRS) has stated that the ruling acknowledges the significant contribution of music to the overall cinema-going experience. The tribunal's decision favors a higher royalty structure, reflecting the perceived value of music in enhancing film screenings. Originally reported by Complete Music Update.