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Musicians Sue PRS for Music Over Live Performance Royalties

Artists allege unfair treatment and high fees for smaller acts while larger acts receive preferential terms.

Robert Fripp and The Jesus And Mary Chain's Jim Reid CREDIT: Getty
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Overview

  • Robert Fripp and The Jesus and Mary Chain are leading the lawsuit against PRS for Music.
  • The lawsuit claims PRS levies high administration costs on smaller songwriters.
  • Major acts allegedly benefit from significantly lower administrative fees.
  • Claimants argue PRS obstructs smaller acts from direct licensing of their live performance rights.
  • PRS for Music denies the allegations and intends to defend its policies in court.