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PRS for Music Announces Britain’s Hardest Working Bands of 2011

JLS and Olly Murs steal the title from Peter Andre

20 December 2011

JLS and Olly Murs have jointly been crowned the most performed artists to headline at MAJOR VENUES for 2011 by PRS for Music.

PRS for Music, the organisation which collects royalties on behalf of its songwriter, composer and publisher members has released its annual series of charts on the hardest working performers in 2011 categorised by venue type.

Both JLS and Olly Murs performed a total of 29 major venues each.

Peter Andre claimed the title in 2010 clinching it from previous holders Status Quo, but who has dropped out of the top 10 this year but is set for a large 2012 tour all over the UK.

Olly Murs said "It's a real honour to be receiving this award from PRS For Music. The last two years have been incredible for me - I've achieved so much and it's great to be recognised for all the work I've put in. Thanks to everyone who's come to see me play live - there's lots more to come!"

JLS said "This is a great achievement and really goes to show how hard we have been working this year. It’s an honour to be awarded this by PRS for Music and we are looking forward to what 2012 will bring!"

Both JLS and Olly Murs began their careers as contestants on the UK reality show X Factor, JLS featuring in the fifth series and Olly Murs in the sixth. Unfortunately, neither of the acts won but that hasn’t seemed to deter their success since the end of the show.

JLS signed to Epic Records straight after the end of the show, releasing ‘Beat Again’ in July 2009 going straight in at #1, their debut album was released in November of the same year, again, going straight into #1 in the charts. Since then JLS has gone from strength to strength, and releases their third studio album in November with another UK tour set for 2012. 

Olly Murs, signed jointly with Epic Records and Syco in February 2010, and successfully managed to beat Katy Perry to the #1 spot with ‘Please Don’t Let Me Go’ in August. Since then he has embarked on a UK tour and has just released his second album called ‘In Case You Didn’t Know’.

Barney Hooper, Head of PR at PRS for Music said “Performing live and going on tour are fundamental to any artist and is a great way for them to engage with their fans. Congratulations to both JLS and Olly Murs and all the songwriters who they have worked with to create the music that so many people are enjoying.”

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For more information, get in touch:

Nicola Formoy, Public Relations Manager:
nicola.formoy@prsformusic.com
02073064229 / 07539 837436

Anna Roll, Public Relations Executive:
anna.roll@prsformusic.com
02073064229/ 07539 837436

PRS for Music
PRS for Music represents 85,000 songwriters, composers and music publishers in the UK. As a not-for-profit organisation it ensures creators are paid whenever their music is played, performed or reproduced; championing the importance of copyright to protect and support the UK music industry. The UK has a proud tradition of creating wonderful music that is enjoyed the world over and PRS for Music has been supporting the creators of that music since 1914. 

PRS for Music provides business and community groups with easy access to over 10m songs through its music licences.  In an industry worth £3.9bn PRS for Music is uniquely placed to be a voice for music and can provide data and comment for all aspects of the business: live, broadcast, sales, online, touring and music creation and up to date analysis, research and trends about the industry.

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