Industry Oct 18, 2026
UK Copyright Tribunal rules on 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 played in cinemas. This decision came after a dispute over payments from cinemas to PRS for the music featured in films screened. Originally reported by Complete Music Update.