Do I need to join?
We offer two categories of membership to PRS for Music:
Writer - You should consider joining as a writer member if you are a creator of an original song or piece of music (including writing lyrics and musical notation).
If your music is being broadcast on television, radio, or online, being performed live in concert, or played in public, we can collect your royalties for you. You should also consider applying for MCPS writer membership if your music has been commercially released by a record company, recorded into a radio or TV programme, recorded in an audio-visual or multimedia production, or used online.
Publisher – If you have entered into an agreement with a writer to exploit their works to benefit both parties, you should consider joining as a publisher member.
If the music in your catalogue is currently being broadcast on television, radio, or online, being performed live in concert, or played in public, we can collect your royalties for you as a publisher of these works. You should also consider applying for MCPS publisher membership if the music in your catalogue has been commercially released by a record company, recorded into a radio or TV programme, recorded in an audio-visual or multimedia production, or used online.
Visit our ‘Join Us’ page to find out more information on the categories of PRS for Music membership.
To see the criteria for joining please visit these pages:
Information on joining PRS for Music as a writer member
Information on joining PRS for Music as a publisher member
Information on joining MCPS as a writer member
Information on joining MCPS as a publisher member
Information on joining both PRS for Music and MCPS as a writer member
Information on joining both PRS for Music and MCPS as a publisher member
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How do I join?
If you want to join PRS for Music please visit our ‘Join Us’ page and fill in our online application. Follow the steps until completion, and as we need your signature to complete your application, at the end of the application you will need to print off the form, sign it and send it to us for processing.
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What are the benefits of joining PRS for Music?
Whether joining PRS for Music and MCPS as a writer or publisher, you will benefit from fast, efficient and accurate collection and payment of your royalties. We are the most cost effective soceity in Europe and offer services tailored to your requirements. For more information on the benefits of joining us (including our quarterly magazine, exclusive offers and events, and the PRS for Music Members Benevolent Fund) please visit this page.
Benefits of PRS for Music membership
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Does registering my works with PRS for Music mean my copyright is protected?
Currently, no official form of copyright registration is available. In the UK, all original music is protected by copyright from the time it is recorded/written down in some format. Registering your works with PRS for Music enables you to be correctly paid for the broadcast or performance of your songs.
Read our overview of copyright
View a more detailed guide on copyright law
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I am already a member of another society, can I join PRS for Music?
You can only be part of one collection society for your performance rights in each territory. If you are part of another society and are interested in becoming a PRS for Music member instead, you can check out our benefits page to see what we offer.
If you wish to switch to PRS for Music, please contact our Member Admissions team to give you details on how to do it.
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A relative who is a PRS for Music member has died, what do I do?
We will need to see a sealed office copy of the Grant of Probate (or Letters of Administration) issued within the United Kingdom. Please email the Member Admissions team with the contact details of the person responsible for administering the estate of the deceased and we will be in touch with full instructions.
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What will be my responsibilities as a member of PRS for Music?
In order to pay you royalties we need you to set up an online account and register your music with us. Also, please notify us when you have a change in personal details, such as your bank account, address and tax residency.
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If I join, does that mean PRS for Music owns my music?
No. By joining PRS for Music you are allowing us to be the sole collector of your performing right royalties. You will still have ownership of your songs.
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