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  • £ 677 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. Financial Results Read More

    2021 Financial Results

    In a year punctuated by continued uncertainty, we collected £777.1m in 2021, a 22.4% year-on-year increase.
  2. Back to live Read more

    Back to Live competition to help local music venues bounce back

    A nationwide competition offering independent live music venues across the UK the chance to win one of six regional prizes of up to £10,000

Latest news

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  1. 6 May 2022

    PPL, PRS for Music and PRS Foundation bring OnTrack to The Great Escape

    OnTrack networking and educational hub will feature panels and in-conversations with some of the brightest UK talent.

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  2. 5 May 2022

    MCPS announces 2021 distributions of £181.7m to its members

    MCPS collects royalties for and protects the rights of over 30,000 publishers, songwriters and composers

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