Industry Oct 15, 2026
UK Copyright Tribunal rules for higher cinema 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 featured in films screened in cinemas. The Performing Right Society (PRS) stated that this decision acknowledges the significant contribution of music to the overall cinema-going experience. Originally reported by Complete Music Update.