Leisure-time music groups performing classical music get a 50% discount on PRS fees. Normally fees are charged at 6.5% of box office takings, but the 50% discount means the rate is 3.25%,
- This only applies to leisure-time music groups where the performers are leisure-time musicians.
- The discount does not apply to leisure time promoting groups who organise performances by professional musicians.
- The discount does not apply to popular music events (where the rate is 4.2% for everyone)
PRS use the word amateur instead of leisure-time and define amateur as: Amateurs means an individual or group operated by volunteers, whose performers are primarily unpaid. If a group earns ticket revenue, they may still be considered Amateur if the majority of revenue goes towards the running of the group (e.g. transportation costs, venue hire, score rental etc). Groups are still considered Amateur if they engage a small minority of professionals to assist with the group performances (e.g. hiring a conductor, substitute players in the event of illness).
If you are a preforming leisure-time music group let the venue know at the point of booking to be sure you get the 50% discount for the LC tariff. If the venue does not offer the discount you can get in contact us.
