PRS Live Concert Service Distributes Royalties to Touring Performers

PRS Ltd, the UK Performing Right Society, has a live concert service which is available to all ASCAP members who tour in the UK. The live concert service is available where an event generates a minimum of £1000 ( invariably under the tariff of 3% of box-office). It offers to distribute royalties for an administration charge of £125 ($250) or 25% per setlist per show (whichever is cheaper). In order to take advantage of this service PRS will need an itinerary showing towns and venues plus a set-list (or core list of songs to be performed) at least 14 days in advance of the tour. If you are planning to tour in the UK or Europe, as long as ASCAP is given the required details in good time, ASCAP can apply for this concession from PRS on your behalf. Your sub-publisher in the territory is also free to do the same. Contact: liveconcertservice@prs.co.uk