• 135 k Members
  • 25 m Works
  • £ 3 m To our charity
  • £ 605 m To Rightsholders

Here for music and its makers 

Music wouldn't exist without the work of songwriters, composers and publishers. We're here to represent them and ensure that they are rewarded for their creations.

What we do

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Welcome to PRS for Music

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We pay royalties to our members for the use of their work while protecting the future of music through partnerships, technology and influencing policy.
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We have representation agreements with societies in 100 countries so that our members can be paid for music use outside of the UK.
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We license the use of our members' music by businesses, online, in broadcasts and film, for live performance and as recorded products.

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  1. 18 Sep 2018

    2018 Gold Badge Award recipients announced

    Awards celebrate 11 outstanding contributions to the creator community

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  2. 12 Sep 2018

    PRS for Music statement on today's EU Copyright Directive vote

    PRS for Music Chief Executive Robert Ashcroft calls today's result "a bold step forward"

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