Natalie Wade, PPL Director of Music Industry Engagement, awarded MBE in New Year Honours list 2026
In His Majesty the King’s 2026 New Year Honours list, Natalie Wade has been awarded the honour of Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to the Creative Industries.
How copyright supports performers during their career and beyond
Why getting your rights in order now can protect your income for years to come.
PPL distributes £54.3 million to 147,000 performers and recording rightsholders bringing payments in 2025 to £277.7 million
This final distribution of the year also includes over 8,500 first time payees.
Leona Lewis’s ‘One More Sleep’ is the UK’s most played modern Christmas track
New airplay data analysis from PPL reveals which festive songs released in the 21st century have become part of the festive season.
Meet the Team: Sarah Wall, Senior Events and Partnerships Manager
She started out writing Coldplay’s official fanzine while studying for her A-levels. Now she’s championing the next generation of performers and living the Music Makes The World A Better Place mantra.
40 years on, Shakin’ Stevens’ ‘Merry Christmas Everyone’ is more popular than ever on UK airwaves
New PPL data highlights the enduring appeal of Shakin’ Stevens’ festive hit, four decade after its release.
PPL appoints Anne-Marie Pearce as Chief Financial Officer
Anne-Marie will oversee PPL’s Finance and Distribution teams, who are responsible for the payment of royalties to PPL’s recording rightsholders and performer members.
Reflecting on a year of progress at PPL’s Annual Performer Meeting
The 2025 Annual Performer Meeting included the latest on PPL’s performance, future plans and work to champion performers.
David Lee re-elected, Paul Spong elected as Performer Directors at PPL’s Annual Performer Meeting 2025
David Lee and Paul Spong will sit alongside PPL’s four other Performer Directors.
Why PPL champions the UK’s national music prizes
How PPL supports the UK’s national music prizes in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland to celebrate talent, champion diverse voices and help build sustainable music careers.
English Teacher reflect on vital early career support from the PPL Momentum Accelerator Fund
English Teacher’s Lily Fontaine shares how early support from the PPL Momentum Accelerator Fund helped the band take their big first step – and offers advice to emerging artists on navigating industry opportunities.
Charlotte OC, Tony Botana, Half Happy among latest artists to receive PPL Momentum Music Fund and Accelerator support
14 artists have been announced in the latest round of acts to receive support across the PPL Momentum Music and Accelerator Funds – programmes designed to support new music and talent development.