Reading releases, one by one…
Finding the profile. The first time takes a while — after that it opens instantly.
Reading releases, one by one…
Finding the profile. The first time takes a while — after that it opens instantly.
What your shows should pay, which setlists are still reportable, and where to send them.
The promoter pays the local society a share of ticket sales; it reaches the writers of the songs played — only if the setlist is reported.
Pre-filled from public credits — often too low; use your real splits.
Tariff LP: 4% of gross receipts (4.2% if booking fees are not declared).
PRS for Music does not publish its live deduction, so it is not subtracted.
Report the setlist: up to 12 months for small venues; longer for concerts — report as soon as possible. Where to report ↗
Your part includes your publisher's share if you have one.
United States: ASCAP's venue rate depends on capacity tiers and BMI has no concert rate in force since February 2026 — report here ↗
Netherlands: Buma's rate falls from 7% to 2.5% with takings and repertoire share — report here ↗
Belgium: SABAM's rate falls from 8% to 3% in cumulative brackets — report here ↗
Promoters pay a share of ticket sales to the local society, which pays the writers of the songs on the reported setlist. Each society only accepts setlists for a limited time.
Events from Ticketmaster. Add tickets and prices in the calculator above to see what each show should pay.