PRS for Music has announced a licensing agreement with Rdio, the digital music service from the creators of Skype. The deal will enable PRS for Music’s music creators to earn when their music is accessed via Rdio.
The deal is a pan-European rights agreement for the repertoire PRS for Music represents, enabling Rdio to operate in multiple European countries. As previously announced, the service, which is available in the US, Canada, Brazil, Australia and New Zealand, has recently arrived in Europe, launching in Germany, Spain and Portugal with plans to expand to other European territories throughout 2012.
Rdio offers a truly massive - and growing - catalogue of over 15 million licensed tracks from all major labels as well as thousands of independent labels and distributors through a Web browser or mobile device, even when offline. The service currently offers two tiers of subscription in Germany; €4.99 a month for Web only and €9.99 a month for unlimited access on all devices. Users can also sign up to try Rdio for free at www.rdio.com.
Robert Ashcroft, Chief Executive of PRS for Music, said: 'Rdio’s service is more good news for the UK’s digital music users and creators alike. Rdio’s entry into the market provides more choice for consumers and is a vote of confidence in the growing licensed digital sector.'
Scott Bagby, VP of Strategic & International Partnerships at Rdio, said: 'Working with PRS for Music further emphasizes Rdio's commitment to the global music community. We are very excited to bring our service to even more countries, and because Rdio is socially powered, music fans will discover local and international artists across the world'
The deal is a pan-European rights agreement for the repertoire PRS for Music represents, enabling Rdio to operate in multiple European countries. As previously announced, the service, which is available in the US, Canada, Brazil, Australia and New Zealand, has recently arrived in Europe, launching in Germany, Spain and Portugal with plans to expand to other European territories throughout 2012.
Rdio offers a truly massive - and growing - catalogue of over 15 million licensed tracks from all major labels as well as thousands of independent labels and distributors through a Web browser or mobile device, even when offline. The service currently offers two tiers of subscription in Germany; €4.99 a month for Web only and €9.99 a month for unlimited access on all devices. Users can also sign up to try Rdio for free at www.rdio.com.
Robert Ashcroft, Chief Executive of PRS for Music, said: 'Rdio’s service is more good news for the UK’s digital music users and creators alike. Rdio’s entry into the market provides more choice for consumers and is a vote of confidence in the growing licensed digital sector.'
Scott Bagby, VP of Strategic & International Partnerships at Rdio, said: 'Working with PRS for Music further emphasizes Rdio's commitment to the global music community. We are very excited to bring our service to even more countries, and because Rdio is socially powered, music fans will discover local and international artists across the world'
