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PRS Foundation expands its Talent Development Network for 2025-2026

Supported by PPL, the Talent Development Network offers grants of up to £25,000 per year to organisations for up to three years.
Orla Rae performing at iluvlive's Bloom event in January 2025

How iluvlive is building space for Black music to thrive, with support from PPL Giving

For over two decades, iluvlive has created space for Black music to grow - supporting artists through live shows, a development programme and a growing network of collaborators.
PPL's Executive Management Team at the 2025 AGM. Left to right: L-R: Camilla Waite, Jez Bell, Suzi Ibbotson, Kate Reilly, Peter Leathem, John Smith, Natalie Wade, Laurence Oxenbury, Chris Barton, Melanie Johnson.

PPL reports record revenues and continued growth at AGM

PPL’s recording rightsholder members met in London on 16 June for the Annual General Meeting, where Chief Executive Officer Peter Leathem OBE outlined a year of strong financial results and operational progress.
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CEO Peter Leathem’s address to PPL members at the 2025 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.
Melanie Johnson, Director of Transformation, PPL

PPL appoints Melanie Johnson as Director of Transformation

Melanie will oversee an ambitious cross-company innovation programme, designed to help PPL deliver its vision to be the number one choice globally for neighbouring rights royalty collections.
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Meet the Team: Liz Bubic, Training Lead

Training Lead Liz Bubic joined PPL in 2024, relocating to London from her native Australia. Here she shares what makes Training so rewarding, why she loves working in the music world, and the track at the top of her summer playlist.
Dua Lipa posing against a glittery backdrop

Dua Lipa named most played artist of 2024 in the UK 

Noah Kahan claims most played track of 2024 with ‘Stick Season’, while country music makes waves in the UK.
Logos for Sound City, The Great Escape, Focus Wales.

Supporting music talent across the UK: PPL at Sound City, FOCUS Wales and The Great Escape
British Music Embassy (BME) at SXSW London

The British Music Embassy announces two-day UK music showcase at first-ever SXSW London

Charlotte OC, Joviale and Gurriers are among the acts who will perform at the BME showcase at the inaugural SXSW London in June.
MMF Accelerator Class of 2025

The Music Managers Forum unveil Accelerator’s class of 2025

18 talented independent music managers will receive grants of £10,000 alongside expert-led training in the seventh edition of the MMF’s funding and training programme.
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.
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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.
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