10 SEPTEMBER 2026
PRS CUTS ADMIN RATES FROM JANUARY 2027

WHAT HAPPENED
PRS for Music says it will cut administration deductions on January 1: public performance, including live, from 23% to 20%; cinema from 19% to 16%; and broadcast from 14.9% to 14.4%. It projects £30m more for writers, composers and publishers over three years.

WHY INDEPENDENT ARTISTS SHOULD CARE
For PRS members, lower fees can mean more eligible royalties paid through. But a lower rate cannot pay work that is unregistered or unmatched.

THE DEEPER ARTIST LESSON
Royalty collection is a system: ownership, registrations, usage reports and matching must connect.

WHAT TO DO NOW
• Register every song and split.
• Report live setlists promptly.
• Audit statements for missing uses.

SEVAD’S TAKEAWAY
Better rates matter. Clean data helps money find you.

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