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The changing sound of independence: 15 years of the AIM PPL Award for Most Played New Independent Artist

From indie rock to dance and electronic, broadcast airplay data reveals how listener tastes and the independent music landscape have evolved over the past 15 years.
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PPL distributes £49.0 million in royalties to over 25,500 performers and recording rightsholders

PPL has paid out £49.0 million to more than 25,500 performers and recording rightsholders in its Q3 distribution, bringing the total amount distributed in 2026 to £208.3 million.
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PPL signs agreement with SAWP Poland to receive Annual Supplementary Remuneration

PPL has signed a new agreement with Polish collective management organisation SAWP to support the collection and distribution of Annual Supplementary Remuneration (ASR) for performers.
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PPL pays £81.6 million to over 140,000 performers and recording rightsholders in Q2 distribution

Since the beginning of the year, PPL has paid out a total of £159.3 million to performers and recording rightsholders.
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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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