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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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Latest Campaigns

  1. DJ mixing Read

    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
  2. eu flags web Read

    European parliament backs crucial copyright changes

    Read our statement on the EU Copyright Directive vote

Latest news

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  1. 2 Nov 2018

    PRS for Music secures new blanket licence with BBC

    Andy Harrower, Director of Licensing, PRS for Music: “This is an important deal for PRS for Music and for our members."

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  2. 1 Nov 2018

    British Composer Awards 2018 nominees revealed

    From world’s first ‘recovery’ orchestra to opera reviving work by forgotten female composers, nominees bring marginalised voices to the fore

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