PRS for Music sues Live Nation in UK High Court
The CMO accuses the promoter of failing to correctly report the full price that fans have paid for VIP tickets and other ticket packages
News By James Hanley | 19 November 2024
PRS for Music is suing Live Nation, accusing the promoter of failing to correctly report the full price that fans have paid for VIP tickets and other ticket packages.
The High Court action has been filed by the UK collective management organisation (CMO) and public performance licensing joint venture PPL PRS Limited, against Live Nation (Music) UK Limited, Festival Republic, DF Concerts, Isle Of Wight Festival and Parklife.
PRS says that its songwriter and customer members could be missing out on royalties due to LN’s “disregard” of its core requirements.
“PRS for Music is committed to ensuring songwriters and composers are paid fairly whenever their works are performed,” says a spokesperson for the body.
“Live music venues and promoters are required to pay music…
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