Belgian festivals sue Sabam over rates rise
Pukkelpop, Rock Werchter, PSE Belgium and GraciaLive are taking legal action against the PRO, which is accused of "abusing its monopoly"
News By | 31 May 2017
A coalition of festival and concert promoters is suing Sabam, the Belgian performance rights organisation (PRO), over the live music tariff increases which came into force at the beginning of this year.
As of 1 January, the largest festivals have seen their payments to Sabam increase 30%, to 3.25% of box-office receipts, while promoters of shows whose artistic budgets exceed €1.6 million will pay 16% more (3.5%). Rates have increased across the board, with smaller events also facing increases and…
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