Business and Money

UK Music publishes its This Is Music 2021 annual report

UK Music’s chief executive Jamie Njoku-Goodwin said the report provided clear evidence of the need for swift Government action to help the music industry to continue rebuilding and return to growth post-pandemic.

By Maya Radcliffe 20 Oct 2021

PRS for Music signs five-year licence agreement with BBC

The new agreement further cements the important partnership between PRS for Music and the UK’s largest public service broadcaster.

By Maya Radcliffe 7 Oct 2021

Fabienne Leys becomes PRS’ North American member relations lead

Fabienne’s multi-faceted business approach and broad-based career in the industry will allow PRS for Music to continue and strengthen its presence in this key international market. Based in New York, and in addition to her membership relations role, Fabienne will also continue to oversee management of a select artist client roster.

By Maya Radcliffe 6 Oct 2021

PRS for Music publishes Ethnicity and Gender Pay Gap Reports

PRS for Music remains committed to supporting PRS Foundation’s work relating to gender and ethnicity, and the UK Music Diversity Taskforce’s Ten-Point Plan to create an ever more inclusive music industry.

By Maya Radcliffe 27 Sep 2021

PRS for Music’s Andrea Czapary Martin responds to DCMS Committee report

Following the release of the most recent DCMS Committee report, which saw MPs calling for a ‘complete reset’ of music streaming, PRS for Music chief executive Andrea Czapary Martin shares her thoughts.

27 Jul 2021

Let The Music Move: UK Music publishes new testimonials on Brexit and touring

Let The Music Move invites all artists, music professionals and fans to call on the UK government to do more to support the future of the music industry, and mitigate the Brexit-related impacts of restrictions, costs and delays on European touring.

By Maya Radcliffe 21 Jul 2021

PRS hosts 2021 AGM, announces new directors

Announced at its 2021 Annual General Meeting, PRS has revealed that it will be welcoming some new faces to its Members’ Council.

By Maya Radcliffe 19 May 2021

Creative industries and social media firms agree new anti-piracy measures

These roundtable discussions seek to further enhance the means to fight piracy on social media platforms and identify new policies, systems and practices that can be introduced to further reduce piracy online.

By Maya Radcliffe 5 May 2021