Business and Money

PRS for Music reports record-breaking revenues and distributions

The organisation collected £964 million in 2022, increasing distributions by 23.5%.

By Liam Konemann 25 Apr 2023
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Zena White elected Worldwide Independent Network Chair

General Manager Noemí Planas has been promoted to CEO as new board members also announced.

By Liam Konemann 14 Feb 2023
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Spotify passes 200 million premium subscribers in Q4 2022

The 14% year-on-year increase in paid subscriptions was aided by promotion and household plans.

By Liam Konemann 1 Feb 2023
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PRS for Music publishes gender and ethnicity pay gap report 2022

The second edition of the report highlights the organisation’s path to change and its commitment to championing diversity and inclusion.

By Liam Konemann 24 Jan 2023
James Ainscough

James Ainscough announced as new CEO of the Royal Albert Hall

Stepping down from his role at Help Musicians, James will lead the venue’s post-COVID recovery plan from Spring this year.

By Liam Konemann 10 Jan 2023

Sony Music Publishing UK promotes Naomi Asher

As Vice President, Songwriter Services and Neighbouring Rights, Naomi will advocate for Sony Music Publishing UK's songwriter catalogue locally and abroad.

By Liam Konemann 14 Dec 2022
Julian Nott

Julian Nott: 'I have to ensure every sector of the membership is heard.'

The incoming chair of the PRS Members' Council speaks to M Magazine about his career and balancing the interests of the membership.

By Liam Konemann 30 Nov 2022
UK Music

Global creator's collections went up in 2021

Global royalty collections for creators of all repertoires rose 5.8 percent to EUR 9.6 billion in 2021, but remain 5.3 percent below pre-pandemic levels.

By Liam Konemann 26 Oct 2022
Record distribution

PRS for Music's Record Distribution: What does the historic payout mean for members?

In October, PRS for Music paid out £211 million to its members, the highest figure distributed in its 108-year-history. M Magazine looks at the make-up of this record-breaking payout.

By Liam Konemann 26 Oct 2022
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