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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.

Artist and band festival application guide

With an ever-growing number of events in the calendar it can be an overwhelming process, so we’ve compiled a handy guide to UK and international festivals taking artist submissions…

Rolling Stones’ manager signs up as patron of PRS Foundation’s Women Make Music Fund

Management company Glastry, founded by Rolling Stones’ manager Joyce Smyth, is the first company to sign up to PRS Foundation’s new circle of patrons for Women Make Music fund.

MPG Award 2019 winners announced

The 2019 edition of the Music Producers Guild Awards took place last night (Thursday) at London’s Grosvenor House with James Ford taking the top accolade of Producer of the Year.

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Sam Fender and Owain Davies to receive award at A&Mas
The MMF and FAC have revealed that Sam Fender and his manager Owain Davies will be awarded with the FanFair Alliance Award for Outstanding Contribution to Live Music at the 2019 Artist & Manager Awards …
PRS for Music harness MRT for usage detection in advertising
PRS for Music is using music recognition technology to identify music usage in advertisements internationally, to the benefit of its members.