The Calcutta High Court has found in favour of the Indian Performing Right Society (IPRS) by dismissing telecom provider Vodafone Idea's appeal of a lower court decision which ruled that a separate license from IPRS is required for underlying music and lyrics from recordings when they are communicated to the public. IPRS Chairman Javed Akhtar welcomed the ruling. “We are delighted with this decision and thank the Hon’ble Court for this stellar Judgement," said Akhtar. "It is a landmark moment wh...

PPL has signed Irish singer-songwriter CMAT for the collection of international neighbouring rights royalties. The British neighbouring rights society said that upon signing with PPL, CMAT will benefit from the organisation's "global reach and expertise in neighbouring rights." “CMAT is one of Ireland’s most distinctive and compelling voices, creating music that deeply connects with audiences around the world," said Kate Reilly, PPL’s Chief Membership and People Officer. "We’re proud that CMAT ...

The UK's Performing Right Society has appointed Dobs Vye, Emily Phillips, Simon Anderson and Ross Greening as new Directors to its Members’ Council at its Annual General Meeting (AGM). “PRS belongs to the songwriters, composers and publishers it represents," said Julian Nott, Chair of the PRS Members’ Council. "In a world where there is greater competition for eyes and ears than ever before, the Members’ Council is vital in putting members’ voices first and ensuring the society continues to ada...