New forum launched to give artists the chance to discuss relevant issues.
The Performing Rights Society (PRS) for Music has launched a new website designed to act as a place where songwriters can discuss issues relating to how their work is treated by online businesses.
Fair Play for Creators will provide musicians with a forum where they can air any grievances or make any points they feel are relevant regarding the use of their songs.
In a statement on the website, the PRS for Music claims the step was taken after Google made a decision to remove content from YouTube over a row about how much money it should pay in royalties.
The body says that artists rely on royalty payments and adds that the people who love music should be able to see and hear their heroes.
"Fair Play for Creators believes that fans should have access to the music they love, and that the work of music creators should be paid for by the online businesses who benefit from its use," the statement reads.
PRS for Music exists to collect and pay royalties to its members when it is recorded onto any format and presented to the public, performed or played in public or made available online.
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