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PRS for Music supports EU Copyright Directive for Creators

Later this month MEPs will vote on the Copyright Directive after the Legal Affairs Committee of the European Parliament agreed on the final text in February, and PRS for Music are in full support as it’s a big step forward for creators.

Interview: William the Conqueror

'I think we just poured that sense of disillusionment into the way we played. I certainly felt like for the longest time that we were trying to prove something to people,' says William the Conqueror's Ruarri Joseph.

Winners announced for Outstanding Attitude Awards 2019

BST Hyde Park collected two gongs at the new event from the charity Attitude is Everything, which celebrates excellence and innovation in live music accessibility for disabled audiences.

Interview: Kaleem Taylor

‘I don’t really need to think too much because I feel like I’m being me onstage, this is who I am, so it’s kind of easier in a sense. I’m not putting on something to be something I’m not’ says future-facing R&B artist Kaleem Taylor.

PRS for Music celebrates International Women’s Day with Girls I Rate

On the eve of International Women’s Day PRS for Music joined forces with Girls I Rate to host live performances from Etta Bond, Miraa May, Paigey Cakey and Amaria.

Playlist: International Women’s Day

To mark International Women’s Day 2019, we’ve compiled a playlist that offers a snapshot of some of the exceptional women making music in the UK today.

Interview: Amber Dee

‘I guess I just care less about what people think and focus on the fact that I do it because I love it. That was a hard place to get to though,’ says singer-songwriter Amber Dee.

Over 40 artists heading to SXSW supported by PRS Foundation’s showcase fund

PRS Foundation have announced over 40 emerging music creators that have received support through the International Showcase Fund to perform at the 2019 edition of SXSW festival in Austin, Texas.

Interview: Bobby Long

‘We just wanted everyone to not be weighed down by schedules and keep it as free and easy as possible,’ says British singer-songwriter Bobby Long.

Winnie Raeder signs publishing deal with Warner/Chappell

Emerging singer-songwriter Winnie Raeder has signed a global publishing deal with the publishing arm of Warner Music.

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