The questions aren't meant to challenge you for answers, Nick! This is an interesting thread, and I'd be curious to see what some of the more biz-savvy Catters make of it - my query was meant as a sort of prompt for further discussion. I don't know whether MCPS/PRS is only monitoring its own members or looking at the market as a whole.

One thing I do know - no amount of grim figures will ever stop people playing and singing and writing - and listening to - music.