PRO Commission Rates in the music industry refer to the fees or percentages charged by various entities for their services related to musical works. This can include the rates that Performing Rights Organizations (PROs) charge for administering and distributing royalties for public performances of music, such as the MCPS commission rates for product licensing¹. It also encompasses the commission rates charged by agents for securing music licensing deals, which can range from 20% to 50%². Additionally, it can refer to the fees paid to composers for commissioning new musical works.