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Created by members. Driven by music.

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

Created by members. Driven by music.

Welcome to PRS for Music

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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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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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    1. 31 Mar 2025

      PRS for Music publishes 2024 Gender and Ethnicity Pay Gap Report

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    2. 20 Mar 2025

      Belfast named UK's top location for pub gigs

      New research reveals the UK’s top pub gigs hotspots as music stars back launch of “Pubs Go Live” – a ten-day nationwide initiative celebrating live music in pubs.

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