Music Money: Jamaican Music Generates More Than £1.1 Million A Year Outside Of Jamaica

According to the UK-based performance rights organisation Phonographic Performance Limited (PPL) over the last 7 years “UK usage of Jamaican recorded music generated, on average, around £500,000 a year for Jamaican performers.” i.e 2015-2021. Additionally PPL said outside of the U.K. & Jamaica, “Jamaican recorded music across the same period generated, on average, £600,000 a year for Jamaican performers.” In the statement issued to The Voice UK they indicated that they are working closely with the Jamaican performance rights organization JAMMS to ensure reggae performers and recording rights-holders are efficiently paid. JAMMS and PPL forged a historic partnership last year … Continue reading Music Money: Jamaican Music Generates More Than £1.1 Million A Year Outside Of Jamaica