PRS for Music statement regarding the ruling on ITV vs. TVCatchup Ltd.

PRS for Music statement regarding the European Court of Justice ruling on ITV vs. TVCatchup Ltd.

PRS for Music welcomes the judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union in relation to ITV Broadcasting Ltd vs. TVCatchup Ltd. It is a good decision for broadcasters but also all parties involved in the creative value chain, especially the music creators whose works are included in programmes. The value and long term sustainability of our culture is undermined if unlicensed services compete unfairly against those who invest in creative people and productions.

About PRS for Music

Here for music since 1914, PRS for Music is a world-leading music collective management organisation representing the rights of more than 175,000 talented songwriters, composers and music publishers. Redefining the global standard for music royalties, PRS for Music ensures songwriters and composers are paid whenever their musical compositions and songs are streamed, downloaded, broadcast, performed and played in public. 

For 110 years it has grown and protected the rights of the music creator community, paying out royalties with more accuracy, transparency and speed. In 2023, PRS for Music paid out £943.6m in royalties and collected a record £1.08 billion in revenues. prsformusic.com