Business and Money

PRS perspectives: growing online royalties

Last week PRS for Music held a members’ seminar exploring how online royalties work and what the society is doing to maximise their value.

By Anita Awbi 1 Aug 2016

Midem outlines royalties’ best practice for publishers

A new report from Midem offers business advice for royalty processing and tips for keeping songwriters happy and in the loop.

By Anita Awbi 27 Jul 2016

Government moves to protect live music venues

The British government is introducing new legislation giving local authorities the powers to better protect live music venues against redevelopment pressures.

By Anita Awbi 14 Mar 2016

Digital deals revealed

Ever wondered how collecting societies strike deals with streaming services? Or what happens when a download platform refuses to become licensed? We get the lowdown from PRS for Music’s licensing and legal teams.

By Paul Nichols 22 Dec 2015

9 things we learned at SoundCheck’s DIY music panel

We were at PRS for Music’s latest SoundCheck event earlier this week to learn how artists and songwriters can get their careers off the ground and make the most of the digital DIY age...

By Anita Awbi 13 Nov 2015

Inspiration or infringement?

Check out our guide to avoiding or addressing songwriting disputes.

By Paul Nichols 22 Sep 2015

How to get a good record deal

Confused about recording contracts? Not sure how to negotiate your rights? Let music lawyer Lance Phillips give you his top tips for talking your way into a better arrangement.

By Anita Awbi 22 Apr 2015