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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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    Dance music industry back PRS for Music and PPL as MRT is extended to nightclubs

    Find out how music recognition technology is helping to improve the way we pay music creators when their music is played by DJs

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  1. 14 Feb 2019

    Robert Ashcroft statement on the EU Copyright Directive final text

    PRS for Music Chief Executive welcomes news of a final text

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  2. 11 Feb 2019

    The British Music Embassy returns to SXSW 2019

    Six showcases of hotly-tipped British music will return to the festival in Austin, Texas, 11–16 March 2019

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