Industry Oct 20, 2026
UK Copyright Tribunal Increases Music Royalties for Cinemas
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 the royalty rates that cinemas must pay to PRS for the music featured in films. This decision acknowledges the significant contribution of music to the overall cinema experience, as stated by PRS. Originally reported by Complete Music Update.