I would have thought the sensible thing was for amateur performance to be exempt,in other words floorsingers at folkclubs are exempt,ITM sessions where no money is exchanged,exempt,singers clubs exempt,except if they book guests.,and have a capacity of less than 200.,or a regular attendance of less than 100.
as a member of IMRO,I get pissed off by the money they waste on sending out glossy pamphlets,what would suit me better,would be a cheque in the post,I have found them to be less effecient in collecting any songwriting royalties than PRS and Iregret the day I changed from PRS to IMRO.
I believe they should also exempt small venues that have a capacity of 200 peopleor less.,or have a regular attendance of less,art centres should not be exempted,I for one would be prepared to forgo royalties if it meant that small venues,where I could possibly gig remained open.Dick Miles