performers rights - mechanicals

[rblmusic]

I know that performers are entitled to income via PPL for broadcasts of performances. Why is there no equivalent of MCPS for performers in respect of mechanical reproductions of their performances?

[CopyrightAid]

I'm not quite sure I follow your logic here..
Royalties on copies sold would be paid via the publishers exactly the same as they would for any other recordings, - or have I misunderstood you question?

[rblmusic]

What I mean is:

for writers / composers:

performance / broadcast royalties = PRS
mechanical royalties = MCPS

for performers:

performance / broadcast royalties = PPL
mechanical royalties = ????????

Does the Copyright Act not give mechanical rights to performers?

Thanks

Peter Rowan