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PRS Foundation awarded £3.2m to more than 560 projects in 2019

PRS Foundation’s chief executive Joe Frankland revealed that the organisation had provided approximately £3.2m of funding to artists last year in his New Year message.

Nigel Elderton reappointed as chairman of PRS for Music

The Managing Director and European President of peermusic, Nigel Elderton, will continue on in his role as Chairman of the Performing Right Society Limited for an additional three-year term.

PRS for Music member discount for AIM Connected 2020

The Association of Independent Music (AIM) are offering PRS for Music members a discount for next year’s edition of its flagship conference, AIM Connected.

Nominations open for the Scottish Awards for New Music 2020

New Music Scotland have announced that the nominations are now open for the fourth annual Scottish Awards for New Music.

Help shape the future of PRS for Music

Eligible PRS for Music members are being invited to have their say in the 2020 Performing Right Society Limited Annual General Meeting (AGM).

Top tips for emerging songwriters

‘Is there a lyrical journey? Is there a narrative? Is there a story? Maybe it’s going to take a bit of thought and work, but I find that is useful’: says hit songwriter Marshall Music.

Winners announced for The Ivors Composer Awards 2019

Anna Meredith and Erika Fox were mong those honoured with Ivor Novello Awards for Innovation and Lifetime Achievement.

Video interview: Tony Mortimer

‘I’ve been alive longer with it than without it, but I don’t take it for granted. It’s weird. Who’d have thought?’ Tony Mortimer considers the legacy of his smash hit Stay Another Day.

Fairytale of New York crowned UK’s top Christmas song

The 1987 track by The Pogues feat. Kirsty MacColl is both the most played Christmas classic in the UK and has been named Brit’s favourite festive tune.