Cinemas tariff consultation

We held a consultation in July 2023 on the introduction of a revised Cinema tariff 'Tariff C', covering the use of PRS for Music repertoire in cinemas. The consultation document and a summary of the responses can be viewed below.

Following the feedback from this consultation, we will continue to discuss our tariff proposal with the sector. To allow time for these discussions the terms of the existing Tariff C will be rolled over for an additional 6 months commencing 1 January 2024.

We are now in discussions with the UK Cinema Association (UKCA) to explore whether the proposed tariff should be amended to address the consultation responses. If you are not represented by the UKCA and wish to give further feedback on the consultation or need further support, please contact us with any additional comments before 22 February 2024 at cinemaconsultation@prsformusic.com

Practical information for Exhibitors

The standard renewal process will commence as normal in January for exhibitors to declare:

1. Actual net box office receipts and annual admissions to cover 2023.
2. An estimate of net box office receipts and/or annual admissions to cover the six-month period from 1 January to 30 June 2024. 

There will be a second ‘wrap up’ review in July for exhibitors to declare actual box office receipts and/or admissions to cover the preceding six-month period.

The 4% prompt payment discount will be applied under the following guidelines.

• For the January renewal, box office receipts/admissions declarations and payment must be received by PPL PRS no later than 31 January. 
• For the July renewal, box office receipts/admissions declarations and payment must be received by PPL PRS no later than 31 July.

How is the 6-month tariff different to the 2023 tariff?

• The pence per admission royalty rate in the six-month tariff will be 7.33p, (3.25% increase from the 2023 PPA rate, as per existing tariff guidelines)
• The minimum annual royalty per site has also been halved from £75 to £37.50 to reflect the half-year tariff.
• The low admissions discount admissions thresholds have been halved to reflect the half-year tariff.

If you have any queries regarding our consultation, please contact us on cinemaconsultation@prsformusic.com