PRS members voted in new publisher director John Minch, Chief Executive of independent publisher Imagem, at the 2012 AGM on 31 May. Existing publisher director Simon Platz, head of Bucks Music, was reappointed, along with external directors Estelle Morris and Wanda Goldwag. Meanwhile, three writer directors were also reappointed; Mick Leeson, Lynsey de Paul and Edward Gregson.
The meeting was hosted by PRS Chairman Guy Fletcher at Royal Society of Medicine in London. He congratulated members on an outstanding year for their music at home and abroad, citing global commercial success and big wins at the Grammy, Ivor Novello and BRIT Awards. Fletcher also thanked PRS for Music staff, adding that together, members and employees had made the society the best in Europe.
Chief Executive Robert Ashcroft used his address to outline the society’s strategic priorities over the coming year, including an emphasis on copyright protection, revenue growth and cost reduction. He also told members to expect upcoming announcements on new international partnerships.
Later, Brian Willey, Deputy Chairman of the PRS for Music Benevolent Fund, gave an update on the fund’s finances for 2011, and urged members to contact the fund if they needed financial assistance. He also encouraged all members to buy tickets to September’s Marc Bolan 35th Anniversary concert fundraiser. For more info, see prsformusicfund.com.
Take a look at PRS for Music's financial results here.
The meeting was hosted by PRS Chairman Guy Fletcher at Royal Society of Medicine in London. He congratulated members on an outstanding year for their music at home and abroad, citing global commercial success and big wins at the Grammy, Ivor Novello and BRIT Awards. Fletcher also thanked PRS for Music staff, adding that together, members and employees had made the society the best in Europe.
Chief Executive Robert Ashcroft used his address to outline the society’s strategic priorities over the coming year, including an emphasis on copyright protection, revenue growth and cost reduction. He also told members to expect upcoming announcements on new international partnerships.
Later, Brian Willey, Deputy Chairman of the PRS for Music Benevolent Fund, gave an update on the fund’s finances for 2011, and urged members to contact the fund if they needed financial assistance. He also encouraged all members to buy tickets to September’s Marc Bolan 35th Anniversary concert fundraiser. For more info, see prsformusicfund.com.
Take a look at PRS for Music's financial results here.
