Source · Select Committees · Culture, Media and Sport Committee
Recommendation 12
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Not Addressed
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Frustrations persist regarding PRS for Music fees, necessitating fair tariffs for licensees.
Conclusion
We recognise that, in the current economic context and amidst a closure crisis, there are frustrations among venue operators and promoters with PRS for Music’s 38 Grassroots music venues fees and processes regarding licensing. We also recognise that PRS for Music has a responsibility to the songwriters, composers and music publishers it represents, and is a vital part of the music ecosystem. Songwriter rights and royalties should be protected but tariffs should be fair and terms reasonable for licensees.
Government Response Summary
The government's response repeats the recommendation from the previous item, failing to address the committee's concerns and observations.
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Government Response
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HM Government
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The comprehensive Tariff Review, due to begin in summer 2024, is a useful opportunity to consider how concerns that have been raised with us, such as litigation, the ease of navigating processes and whether a GMV-specific tariff is feasible, can be mitigated or addressed for the next period. We recommend that our successor committee consider progress in the next Parliament.