• 140 k Members
  • 25 m Works
  • £ 3 m To our charity
  • £ 605 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

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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    2018 Financial Results

    In 2018 we collected almost three quarters of a billion pounds for our members.
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    'How to' Academy

    The newest addition to our help centre is a tool to help you learn how to use our services.

Latest news

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  1. 10 Dec 2019

    It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas...Now!

    10th December revealed as the date Brits start to get into the Christmas spirit and South of England plays the most Christmas music on its radio stations*

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  2. 5 Dec 2019

    The Ivors Composer Awards 2019 Winners Announced

    Celebrating the art of composition, presenting Ivor Novello Awards to composers in recognition of the best new works across contemporary classical, jazz and sound art.

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