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V V Brown, Laura Mvula and John Truelove reappointed to the PRS Members’ Council

The results of the Members' Council Ballot were announced at PRS for Music’s 2023 AGM, held as part of its London Members’ Day. M caught up with the elected writer members to get to know them a little better.

By Elle Ayres 7 Jun 2023
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AI and Creators’ Rights: What does the future look like?

As discourse surrounding AI continues to ramp up, Mark Sutherland speaks to the experts to find out what the industry is doing to protect human artistry.

By Mark Sutherland 5 Jun 2023

What went down at YouTube Songwriters' Well Versed camp

Held at Young Studios in London, the camp featured three days of writing sessions, with 15 songwriters, producers and artists taking part.

By Liam Konemann 30 May 2023
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Major milestones: How are artists earning their first music royalties?

With year-on-year increases for PRS royalties paid out, we look at where artists can make their first royalties and speak to some of those who did exactly that in April.

By Elle Ayres 24 May 2023
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The push for a specialist creative school in Bradford: 'BRIT School North'

Sophie Jones, the BPI’s Chief Strategy Officer and Interim Chief Executive, gives us the inside story on the new school project and its ambitions.

17 May 2023
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Shirley J. Thompson OBE: Music for His Majesty

Sophie Rashbrook interviews Shirley J. Thompson OBE, one of 12 composers commissioned to mark the Coronation of King Charles III

By Sophie Rashbrook 5 May 2023
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I Wrote A Song: The story behind Mae Muller's UK Eurovision entry

After Sam Ryder’s Space Man turned the page on two decades of Eurovision misery for the UK in 2022, this year’s representative Mae Muller is bidding to go one better this time around with her electropop gem I Wrote A Song. Here, M Magazine catches up with Muller and co-writers Karen Poole and Lewis Thompson to find out how the magic happened.

By James Hanley 4 May 2023
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The Unwavering Power of Local Radio

In a world abuzz with TikTok, Twitter and streaming services, what is it about radio that keeps us tuning in?

By Damian Kerlin 2 May 2023
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PRS for Music's record-breaking revenues: What does it mean for members?

As PRS for Music announces another year-on-year distribution increase, Mark Sutherland speaks to CEO Andrea Czapary Martin and some of those on the receiving end of PRS royalty payments to assess the real-world impact of these unprecedented results.

By Mark Sutherland 25 Apr 2023
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