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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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    Diversity and Inclusion

    PRS for Music is focused on making change happen, because more diverse organisations are more creative and make better decisions.
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    Black History Month 2021: Dirty Freud

    As Black History Month 2021 begins, label owner and award-winning electronic artist Dirty Freud writes about pride, progress and saying goodbye to stereotypes.

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  1. 22 Oct 2021

    UK music industry comes together at first in person PRS Presents gig since February 2020

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  2. 19 Oct 2021

    PRS for Music supports This is Music 2021 report

    UK Music today (19 October) unveiled its This Is Music 2021 annual report. It reveals the devastating impact of COVID-19, which wiped out 69,000 jobs - one in three of the total workforce.

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