Don’t miss out on performance royalties from pubs and clubs
The Gigs and Clubs Scheme ensures that PRS for Music members receive royalties when their music is performed in UK pubs and clubs.
How does it work?
If a song that you have written is performed in a pub, club, bar, community centre or hotel at more than 10 gigs in the previous year (based on the date of submission), just send us a core set list and we'll pay you for your performances. This includes touring performers, resident performers and DJs.
- To qualify your song must have been played at least 10 or more times at gigs or in DJ sets in the twelve month period prior to your submission.
- Upon registration, participants are provided with an email template for submitting set list and event information
How do I apply?
Simply apply by sending your full name, CAE/IPI number, address and contact details to: gigsclubsscheme@prsformusic.com
Once registered just keep us informed of the gigs that you play by using the email form that we’ll provide you with.
The form will ask for the following information:
- The title of the piece of music
- Composer/Author details
- Any publisher and arranger details, record label and catalogue numbers to help identify the music as swiftly as possible
- Details of any other acts performing at each event
What does the scheme exclude?
The scheme does not cover:
- Events in most traditional concert and theatre venues or festivals which are paid separately
- Events selected by the Music Survey
- Events taking place overseas
The Music Survey remains the main method of paying royalties for events in smaller venues and for non-concert events. We visit venues around the UK to document the music being used/performed. If your music is performed at one of the visited venues then you will receive a significant royalty automatically. You will then be excluded from using the Gigs and Clubs Scheme for a period of one year from the date of the surveyed performance.
What is a core set list?
The core set list must be made up of the songs or tracks that are most representative of the music being performed at the events submitted and must contain at least one song by a member of a performing right organisation.
How often should I send in set lists?
Once you are registered you are able to send in set lists at any point. The larger the number of set lists submitted at one time the better. Details for less than 10 events will not be accepted.
There is no restriction on the number of UK events which can be registered from the same source within the same 12 month period.
All events submitted must have taken place within one year previous to the date of submission.
Can I send in set lists for future events?
Information should only be provided for events which have already taken place. Set lists for future events will not be accepted.
What royalty can I expect?
Each event will generate a net royalty of roughly £5. This can vary depending on the year in which the event took place. This royalty is then divided between the writers of the music on the submitted setlist.
Royalties under the scheme are subject to a 22% deduction for administration costs.
GIGS AND CLUBS SCHEME GUIDELINES
The generic set list must be made up of the core songs or tracks being performed and must contain at least one work by a member of a Performing Right Organisation.
If you have any questions relating to the scheme, or you wish to receive further details, please contact PRS for Music at: gigsclubsscheme@prsformusic.com
