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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.
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Blanco, aimei 媚, Delilah Bon among latest artists to receive PPL Momentum Music Fund support

Ten artists have been announced in the latest round of acts to receive funding from the PPL Momentum Music Fund - a programme designed to support artists at a crucial tipping point in their careers.
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Rachel Bolt elected and Horace Trubridge re-elected as PPL Performer Directors

This year's Annual Performer Meeting brought together performers, industry experts and PPL executives to discuss how we're supporting performers today.
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How PPL Giving helps Baby People empower emerging female artists

Inside Baby People's Unifying Melodies project - an initiative bringing new opportunities to develop female artists on the rise in the Midlands.
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Meet the Team: Michael Williams, Senior Legal & Business Affairs Executive

Michael Williams is a Senior Legal & Business Affairs Executive at PPL, as well as being a Co-Chair of our Diversity Forum and a mental health first aider.
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How PPL Giving supports Jazz re:freshed's mission to elevate underrepresented performers

The UK’s jazz scene continues to thrive, with an exciting wave of fresh, diverse voices redefining the genre. But for many up-and-coming musicians, breaking into the industry remains a challenge.
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PRS Foundation’s International Showcase Fund generates millions for the UK economy

PRS Foundation has launched its latest independent report on the impact of its International Showcase Fund (ISF).
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How PPL’s international team is expanding global reach in 2024

If you’ve performed on, or control the rights to, recorded music that’s been played outside of the UK, you could be entitled to collect royalties.
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PPL appointed for neighbouring rights collections for John Lennon and Yoko Ono

This means we will collect broadcast and public performance royalties in markets where such rights exist for the estate’s interests in John Lennon, Yoko Ono and The Beatles.
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Pop-soul sensation Lusaint signs with PPL for international royalties collection 

The signing comes after the Manchester-based singer-songwriter released her debut EP Self Sabotage last month.
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PPL pays out £16.5M in Q3 2024 payment

PPL has paid out £16.5 million to more than 21,000 performers and over 1,500 recording rightsholders in its Q3 distribution.
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Coldplay crowned most played British group of the 21st century 

To celebrate National Album Day 2024, we reveal the top 20 most played British groups since 2000.
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