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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Mark Sweney

Songwriters ‘missing millions in royalties from more than 100,000 UK gigs’

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PRS said it dedicated significant resources to ensure songwriters and composers received the royalties they were due. Photograph: FangXiaNuo/Getty Images

Songwriters are missing out on millions of pounds a year in royalties because the agency responsible for collecting and distributing payments cannot identify when their songs have been performed at more than 100,000 gigs and performances across the UK.

PRS for Music is responsible for collecting royalties for writers when music is played, including on the radio, streaming services, in shops and at live events from pubs to stadiums and festivals.

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