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UK DJs Lose Millions in Misallocated Royalties

11/19/2025

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The Fair Play initiative says UK electronic music artists lose millions in royalties due to improper distribution by performing rights organizations.
Only 28% of fees from nightclubs reach artists, with about £5.7 million misallocated each year.
The problem stems from outdated royalty systems that fail to reflect electronic music's rise, with only a small percentage of DJs reporting.
PRS for Music disputes the findings.

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Story summary

The Fair Play initiative says UK electronic music artists lose millions in royalties due to improper distribution by performing rights organizations.
Only 28% of fees from nightclubs reach artists, with about £5.7 million misallocated each year.
The problem stems from outdated royalty systems that fail to reflect electronic music's rise, with only a small percentage of DJs reporting.
PRS for Music disputes the findings.