Industry Oct 15, 2026
UK Copyright Tribunal Rules for Higher Cinema Royalties 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 in favor of a higher royalty rate for music played in cinemas. The decision stems from a dispute over fees paid to PRS by cinemas for the use of music in films. Originally reported by Complete Music Update.