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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.

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.