Events

PPL in Session: How To Register Your Repertoire

This free PPL tutorial will run through demonstrations of the Register Repertoire tool on myPPL and explore the features available. As a PPL member, you are required to register your sound recordings with us. This helps to ensure the right people are paid for the use of their recorded music. Recordings must be registered by 31 January each year to be eligible for inclusion in PPL's main UK distribution payment made later that year.

The event will take place at the PPL Office and online via Teams from 5.30pm – 7.30pm. Spaces are limited, so we encourage you to register early to secure your place.

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iluvlive x Everything RnB presents Bloom

iluvlive is a not-for-profit platform dedicated to live music and artist development, particularly within Black music genres. With support from our PPL Giving programme, iluvlive is running a monthly residency at Colours Hoxton. First up for 2025 is their Bloom live music event, highlighting emerging R&B talent from across the UK in partnership with Everything RnB (ERNB).

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Launchpad: Ask Me Anything with PPL - Online Q&A

PPL membership expert Dan Robinson will be in conversation with Claire Hamilton, Coordinator of Yorkshire-based artist development platform Launchpad, for an overview of what PPL is and how you can get paid when you get played. They will be available to answer any questions on PPL, how to join, and demystifying neighbouring rights.

Sign up on Launchpad's website.

Eurosonic Noorderslag - 15-28 Jan

Eurosonic Noorderslag (ESNS)'s annual showcase festival and music conference takes place across Groningen, the Netherlands, attracting over 40,000 visitors and 4000 music industry professionals to see the 350 featured emerging European artists. The festival has a proven track record of kickstarting the international careers of artists like Arlo Parks, Dua Lipa, Fontaines D.C., and Wet Leg, to name a few.

The conference hosts over 150 panel discussions, interviews, keynotes and more that address urgent issues and social changes in the music industry.

PPL will attend the conference and the showcase to support our International Showcase Funded artists; Antony Szmierek, Brògeal, Corella, Nectar Woode (Women Make Music), Overpass, Ruthven, and Ugly.

Tickets can be purchased on the ESNS website.

Artist Network (Music): Building your Foundation

The Roundhouse in Camden, London has created their Artist Network (Music) for artists aged 18-25 who are looking to develop their careers, understand the mechanisms behind releasing music, and grow their support networks.

Their next session, 'Building your Foundation', will focus on learning all about music copyright and how to monetise it, including an expert, artist-led panel discussion featuring PPL membership expert Dan Robinson, PPL Performer Board director Roxanne de Bastion, along with a Q&A and networking sessions.

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UK Americana Week - 20-23 Jan

PPL is proud to be a sponsor of UK Americana Music Week, the Americana Music Association’s annual celebration of the music genre. Hosted in venues across Hackney, the week involves a three-day conference, two nights of live music showcases featuring around 75 emerging bands and artists performing original Americana music, and ends with the prestigious UK Americana Awards.

You can find more details about Americana Music Week on their website here.

Independent Venue Week - 27 Jan - 2 Feb

Independent Venue Week (IVW) is the UK’s annual celebration of independent music and arts venues and the people that own, run and work in them. IVW aims to empower local music venues and communities, with thousands of artists playing shows in villages, towns and cities all around the UK and the US.

In addition to being a long standing official partner, PPL is hosting a Q&A at the Hare & Hounds in Birmingham on Tuesday, 28 January with local musicians Big Special. The event is free to attend.

Reserve your place here

MOBO Awards

PPL will be attending the MOBO Awards, held this year in Newcastle.

Since its inception in 1996, continues its rich legacy and ongoing growth as the premiere outlet for recognising and honouring the artistic and technical achievements of exceptional British and international talent in the musical fields of Hip Hop, Grime, RnB/Soul, Reggae, Jazz, Gospel, and African music. MOBO has played an instrumental role in the careers of numerous UK artists such as Stormzy, Craig David, Rita Ora, Ms Dynamite, Krept and Konan, Chip and Kano - giving them their very first big platform at the start of their journey to global success.

Beacons Cymru’s Shaping the Future Summit

PPL will be taking part in Beacons Cymru’s Summit in Cardiff on 19 February; a day of practical workshops, inspiring speakers and networking for those working in or aspiring to work in the music industry. Beacons Cymru is a Wales-wide music industry development organisation supporting the next generation of young people aspiring to work in the music industry, and PPL is proud to support their Forté Project through PPL Giving. More info

South by Southwest - 7-15 March

Founded in 1987 in Austin, Texas, SXSW celebrates the meeting of tech, film, music, education, and culture. New, developing, and established artists all join in showcasing their work to the global music industry at the SXSW Music Festival each year.

PPL will once again be a partner of the British Music Embassy, which platforms the best new British talent performing at SXSW. Full line up and schedule to follow.

Launchpad Conference

Launchpad Conference, organised by Music Leeds, welcomes all those involved in music at any level and hopes to gain a better understanding of the music industry – as an artist, producer, manager, promoter, student, enthusiast or otherwise.

In addition to providing support through PPL Giving and PRS Foundation's Talent Development Network, PPL also joins speakers from the local music scene, and those working on a national and international level for a day of discussion, learning and networking at Leeds School of Arts at Leeds Beckett University City Campus.

You can register to attend on the Launchpad website here.