Music industry bodies urge PRS to reconsider new 10% livestream tariff

The Music Managers Forum (MMF) and the Featured Artists Coalition (FAC) have hit out at the Performing Right Society (PRS) over plans to implement a 10 per cent “interim tariff” for ticketed livestream music events. PRS For Music confirmed the plans yesterday (May 6) as part of a new licensing structure for ticketed online live …

PRS Foundation launches Power Up initiative to tackle anti-Black racism in music

PRS Foundation has announced the launch of Power Up, a new initiative designed to tackle anti-Black racism and disparities within the music industry. The programme, which launched today (January 25), has been shaped by over 80 Black music professionals and aims to support 40 Black music creators and industry figures a year through grants and …