Industry Oct 15, 2026
UK Copyright Tribunal Rules for Higher Cinema Music Royalties
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 featured in cinema screenings. This decision came after a dispute concerning payments from cinemas to PRS for the music used in films. PRS stated that the ruling acknowledges the significant contribution of music to the overall cinema experience. Originally reported by Complete Music Update.