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UK Music & PRS for Music respond to the government consultation on the Hargreaves recommendations

16 December 2011

The Government has published its consultation on proposals to change the UK’s copyright system, based upon the ten recommendations made by Professor Ian Hargreaves in his Independent Review of Intellectual Property and Growth. The members of UK Music including PRS for Music will respond in detail to this far-reaching document over the next 14 weeks.

Download the UK Music statement

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For more information, get in touch:

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

Barney Hooper, Head of PR:
barney.hooper@prsformusic.com
02073064548 / 07979 757052

PRS for Music
PRS for Music represents the rights of 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 £3.8bn PRS for Music is uniquely placed to be a voice for music and music creators.   Collecting £611m in 2010 PRS for Music is one of the world’s most efficient combined rights organisations.   With 150 representation agreements in place globally, PRS for Music’s network represents over 2 million music creators. 

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