UK orgs react to new PRS tariff for small live streams

The UK performance rights organisation is imposing a flat fee equating to a minimum 9% tariff on events generating less than £500

Bellowhead launched Crosstown Concerts' streaming platform
Bellowhead launched Crosstown Concerts' streaming platform

Key organisations from the UK’s music industry have criticised PRS for Music for its new “ill-conceived” licence for small-scale livestreamed gigs, following last year’s backlash about the proposed tariff for larger livestreamed events.

The UK performance rights organisation has today launched a new licensing portal for music creators, venues and promoters wanting to stage livestream small-scale events, which will impose a flat fee equating to a minimum 9% tariff on events generating less than £500.

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