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Richard Powley, PPL Finance Manager

Meet the Team: Richard Powley, Finance Manager

Richard helps ensure PPL's quarterly payments are as accurate as possible, reaching the right people at the right time with the right amount.
PPL Momentum Accelerator Tees Valley logo lock up

PRS Foundation announces new PPL Momentum Accelerator for Tees Valley

The funding will provide crucial support for exciting artists with a growing fanbase, currently working to establish a music industry team.
Musician taking notes on paper to produce a new track, making rhymes and blending musical elements together. Producer songwriter composing new melodic verses for a tune.

Performers from Australia, New Zealand and Singapore now qualify automatically for broadcast and public performance royalties in the UK

After signing the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (“CPTPP”) on 16 July 2023, the UK’s membership came into force on 15 December 2024.
The BRIT School's Sounds Global event 2025

How the BRIT School is developing the next generation of talent – with support from PPL

The BRIT School has been providing accessible training and education to bourgeoning creatives for over 30 years.
Charli XCX credit: Harley Weir

Charli xcx appoints PPL for international royalties collection

We reveal Charli xcx’s most played songs across UK radio and TV this century.
Female performer close up singing in a recording studio

PPL pays £71.1 million in Q1 distribution 

Following the announcement of record annual financial results for 2024 earlier this week, PPL is making its first distribution of 2025.
Two people, young man and woman performing on stage together.

PPL revenues exceed £300 million for the first time

UK businesses continue to invest in music and international collections return to growth.
British Music Embassy SXSW 2025

PPL at SXSW 2025: supporting UK talent on the global stage

Supporting the next generation of artists at SXSW through the British Music Embassy and PRS Foundation's International Showcase Fund.
Emmanuel Johnson

Meet the Team: Emmanuel Johnson, Senior People and Culture Manager

Emmanuel thrives on helping others shine, loves working alongside colleagues, and believes in taking every chance to celebrate life – especially if it involves Afrobeats.
Make It Fair Web

PPL backs ‘Make It Fair’ campaign against AI copyright threat

PPL is supporting the Make It Fair campaign to oppose government plans that could allow Artificial Intelligence firms to use the work of music creators without permission or paying them.
Bertina Luzá, PPL's Black Music Relationship Manager, at the MOBOs Conference 2025

How PPL’s Relationship Managers support music communities

Our Relationship Managers work across genres to connect with artists, grow awareness and support the wider music industry. 
VPL Board directors Alison Wenham, Charlotte Saxe, Shamus Damani

Charlotte Saxe appointed as VPL Chair, Alison Wenham OBE and Shamus Damani named VPL Board directors

VPL, the sister company of PPL that licenses music videos when they are played in public or broadcast on TV, has made three new appointments to the board.
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