Where can I find out more about performing rights?
You read our full guidance on Performing Rights here and access the PRS for Music website here.
The Basics
Who is responsible for ensuring any royalty payments are made?
The promoter or organiser of the performance is responsible for paying, or finding out who should pay royalty fees to PRS for Music (see venue FAQ below). So if your group is organising a concert under its own name you are responsible finding out who should pay royalties. However, if you are engaged by another group to perform at their concert, it is their responsibility.
Who are PRS for Music?
PRS for Music (formerly the Performing Rights Society) are a society of songwriters, composers and music publishers. They are in charge of performing rights and collecting royalties in the UK. You can visit their website here.
What are performing rights?
Performing rights are the right to give a live performance of a piece of music in copyright. For each performance a fee will be due to the owner of the copyright for that piece of music (known as royalties). You can find out more in our full PRS guidance.
