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PPL reports on another year of strong growth at the Annual General Meeting

PPL’s recording rightsholder members met in London on 16 June for the Annual General Meeting, where PPL’s leadership team shared updates on another year of strong growth.
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CEO Peter Leathem’s address to PPL members at the 2026 AGM

On 16 June, PPL Chief Executive Officer Peter Leathem OBE gave his annual address to rightsholder members at the company's annual general meeting in London.
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PRS Foundation announces the 69 organisations around the UK receiving Talent Development Network support

The Network fosters collaboration between organisations strengthening the web of support for music creators.
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Ed Sheeran returns to the top spot as the most played artist in the UK for the eighth time in 11 years

Myles Smith tops the Most Played Tracks chart with ‘Nice To Meet You’, leading a standout year for UK music
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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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CMAT signs with PPL for International Royalties Collections

PPL has signed two-time BRIT Award nominee, Irish singer-songwriter CMAT for the collection of international neighbouring rights royalties.
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PPL becomes founding donor of EarthPercent, supporting environmental change from within the music industry.
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PPL delivers 4.75% year-on-year growth, with annual revenue of £315.3 million
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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.
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PPL pays performers and recording rightsholders £77.7 million in Q1 2026
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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.
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How UK artists get to SXSW – and how PPL supports the journey

How UK artists get funding to play SXSW, including support from PRS Foundation's International Showcase Fund and PPL.