The Council of Music Makers (CMM) has expressed support for the Music Venue Trust (MVT) in its campaign against PRS For Music, calling for fairer and more transparent royalty fees. This initiative arises from complaints by artists and venue owners about overwhelming bills and significant amounts of unclaimed money, with MVT identifying over £666,000 in discrepancies in licensing charges affecting venues across England, Scotland, and Wales. In one instance, an error of £90,000 was reported, potentially jeopardizing a grassroots venue's survival. MVT's campaign, titled 'Set The Record Straight', aims to highlight how PRS calculates and applies its licensing fees, particularly the reliance on estimated rather than actual usage data. PRS has responded by defending its practices, stating that it uses venue-provided data for royalty calculations and is working on improving data collection methods. CMM emphasizes the importance of accurate and fair licensing practices, asserting that any reduction in licensing fees would negatively impact songwriters' income. The campaign highlights the broader issues facing the UK live music sector, including the loss of 30 grassroots venues and the designation of 175 towns and cities as 'gig deserts'.