Understanding PRS

Responsibility of Creators

Creators  are required to notify the platform before or immediately after their Lounge stream, but not later than 12 hours after, about all musical works that will be included in their performance. Furthermore, it's essential for creators to identify any musical works that are owned and/or controlled by PRS for Music. This information is crucial for the platform to ensure proper royalty payments to PRS for Music on behalf of the creator.

Fees for PRS Controlled Music

Lounges.tv charges a fee of 15% of Gross Monies for Live and On-demand content that involves PRS controlled music. This fee is associated with the use of such music within the platform.

Copyright Infringement and Reporting

Creators must be diligent in reporting licensed songs to avoid copyright infringement. Failing to do so can have legal consequences. It's crucial to respect the rights of songwriters, composers, and music publishers.

PRS Registration and Back Claims

If a creator's own work, such as an original song, is registered with PRS, they may have the option to back claim with PRS. Creators can find more information on this process through the PRS web platform's members portal. It's important to note that Lounges does not take responsibility for any back claims made by creators.

Music Licensing for Non-PRS Members

If you are not registered with PRS or a similar collecting society and opt-out of music licensing deductions confirm either that they are not performing any content requiring PRS licensing or that they have made their own lawful licensing arrangements.