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SXSW London

The British Music Embassy announces two-night UK music showcase at SXSW London 2026

Nadine Shah, Michael Aldag and CQ Wrestling are among the acts who will perform at the BME showcase at SXSW London in June.
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Reggae’s global influence – and why creator rights matter

PPL Board member Joy Ellington reflects on reggae’s global influence and why understanding creator rights is essential for artists and independent labels.
PPL Pay Gap Reporting 2026

PPL shares latest gender and ethnicity pay gap results

2025 figures show year‑on‑year progress and the ongoing work to strengthen equity across the workforce.
British Music Embassy (BME) SXSW Austin 2026

The British Music Embassy reveals SXSW Austin 2026 line-up

The British Music Embassy reveals Austin SXSW line-up with performances from 58 of the UK’s most exciting new and emerging breakthrough artists.
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PPL statement on performer line-ups 
Jazz singer performing in nightclub

PPL joins global MEDI partnership to help accelerate music economy growth worldwide

PPL’s involvement adds to MEDI’s network of industry data partners, which includes IFPI, ICMP, Music in Africa Foundation and over 50 collective management organisations worldwide.
Natalie-Waite

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.
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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's CEO Peter Leathem OBE

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.
Left to right: David Lee, Paul Spong

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.
Kate-reilly

PPL’s Chief Membership and People Officer Kate Reilly appointed to Nordoff and Robbins Board

Kate is one of three new appointments to the Board of Trustees, helping the organisation with its goal to transform more lives through music.
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PPL distributes £54.5 million in royalties to over 22,000 performers and recording rightsholders

PPL has paid out £54.5 million to more than 22,000 performers and recording rightsholders in its Q3 distribution. This brings the total amount distributed in 2025 to £222.3 million.