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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.
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How PPL Giving is supporting Saffron to expand music technology training

Bristol-based organisation Saffron works to address gender imbalance in music technology through training, mentoring and community programmes.
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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