PRS AGM appointments
At the PRS AGM, songwriters David Bedford and Nigel Beaham-Powell and four publisher representatives were elected to the board, while Feargal Sharkey called on the UK government to do more for music creators.…
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PRS reappoints Ellis Rich as chairman
Ellis Rich has been reappointed PRS chairman for a second three-year term, while Andrew King and Mick Leeson take up deputy chair roles.…
MCPS-PRS appoint new CEO from within
The MCPS-PRS Alliance has promoted managing director Steve Porter to chief executive, succeeding Adam Singer, who left at the end of last year.…
PRS commit £1.25 million a year to PRS Foundation for three years
The PRS board will commit £1.25 million each year for three years to the PRS Foundation For New Music, with the Foundation also seeking partnership funding.…
PRS appoint new deputy chair
The Performing Rights Society has appointed Mute Song general manager Andrew King as Deputy Chairman from 1 Jan 2007, succeeding Nigel Elderton.…
PPL and PRS waive licences for National Music Week schools
PPL and PRS will not require schools taking part in the National Music Week programme to hold public performance licences, a decision welcomed by BPI chief Peter Jamieson.…