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

Exclusive: Artists missing out as PRS for Music has collected cut of ticket sales for shows but does not know setlist

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.