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Music is your job. It's our job to get you paid.

At PRS for Music, we protect the value of music by ensuring that creators are paid fairly when their music is streamed, downloaded, broadcast, performed or played in public.

For over 110 years, we’ve redefined the global standard for music royalties, embracing new technologies and finding innovative solutions to maximise the earnings of PRS members.

You can find the answers to common questions about joining PRS here.

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Why join PRS for Music?

Record breaking royalty payments

Get paid when your music is used

Last year we paid out a record £943.6 million in royalties with more accuracy, transparency and speed than ever before.

We're in your corner

Protecting your music

We advocate for songwriters, composers and publishers globally to protect your rights and champion the value of human creativity.

A global community

International representation

Join PRS from anywhere in the world and become a part of a community of over 175,000 members, with access to resources and support at every stage of your career.

Created by members, for members

Owned and governed by you

The Members’ Council is made up of songwriters, composers and publishers and elected by PRS members, giving you a say in how your society is run.

Innovative licensing

A pioneering approach

Our responsive strategy ensures your music can be used seamlessly and you get paid fairly and accurately

Join as a writer

Join now and register your music so you can earn money when your music is used. You don’t need to be signed to a record label or music publisher to become a member, but you need to be the copyright owner of a musical work.  

You will pay a one-time fee of £100 to join PRS. If you’re under 25, you can join for £30.

Depending on how your music is used, you may also want to join MCPS for a further £100.  Learn more about how PRS and MCPS work together.

What you need to join as a writer

Credit or debit card, valid passport or driving licence. We may ask you for additional information or documents
Join as a writer

Join as a music publishing company

You can join PRS and MCPS as a music publishing company if you represent at least 15 works written by a minimum of two different writers and composers.

You will pay a one-time fee of £400 to join PRS and a further £400 to join MCPS.

What you need to join as a publisher

Credit or debit card, valid passport or driving licence and evidence of publishing agreements with two writers or composer. We may ask you for additional information or documents
Join as a music publisher

Which society should I join?

PRS represents performing rights and collects royalties for the performance of its members' work

MCPS represents mechanical rights and collects royalties for the reproduction of its members' work

Which society should I choose
Find more information about MCPS and PRS

Explore our help portal

If you have any questions about joining, managing your works, or royalties, visit our help portal

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