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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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    Find out how music recognition technology is helping to improve the way we pay music creators when their music is played by DJs

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  1. 18 Jan 2019

    Do you know your voting category?

    We've added PRS members’ membership category to the monthly newsletter.

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  2. 16 Jan 2019

    Europe for Creators launches new tools to counter Google’s unprecedented lobbying

    Article 13 will facilitate the sharing of content in a fairer way

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