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GLL Drops Licence, Saves £1 M, Artists Lose Royalties

4/23/2026

Summary

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GLL cancelled its music licence on 1 March 2026, switched to the Power Music app in its leisure centres, and projected £1 million savings.
Members and instructors have launched petitions and a website to pressure GLL to reverse the policy, saying limited tracks force playlists and participants describe cover versions as characterless.
PPL UK warned that the switch cuts performance royalties for original artists, reducing income after licensing revenues had risen 5.6 % year-on-year.

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Story summary

GLL cancelled its music licence on 1 March 2026, switched to the Power Music app in its leisure centres, and projected £1 million savings.
Members and instructors have launched petitions and a website to pressure GLL to reverse the policy, saying limited tracks force playlists and participants describe cover versions as characterless.
PPL UK warned that the switch cuts performance royalties for original artists, reducing income after licensing revenues had risen 5.6 % year-on-year.