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  • £ 686 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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Latest Campaigns

  1. Big Numbers Teaser 2019 See the 2019 figures

    2019 Financial Results

    In 2019 we collected a record £810.8m on behalf of our members, a year-on-year increase of 8.7% on a constant currency basis.
  2. PRS Presents LGBTQ+ Find out more

    PRS Presents: LGBTQ+

    From 6pm (BST) on Thursday 27 August, PRS for Music and PRS Foundation bring you a special online edition of PRS Presents to celebrate the diversity of our members and the LGBTQ+ community.

Latest news

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  1. 20 Aug 2020

    Creative organisations request targeted support for freelancers in letter to the Chancellor

    Signed by over 120 organisations from across the creative industry, the letter warns the Treasury of devastation of the performing arts without government support

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  2. 18 Aug 2020

    Alexander Kassner newly appointed to PRS Board at virtual PRS 2020 AGM

    Kassner is joined by re-appointed PRS Board Directors Roberto Neri, Jo Smith and John Truelove

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