PRS for Music (@prsformusic)

"Big up Youth Music man" 🤝🎶 In Liverpool for the @youthmusic Awards last night, we caught up with @iamladyice, @livvykofficial, and @dannygriffmusic to chat about why grassroots funding and real opportunities matter for young creatives breaking through in music right now. #ymas26 #youthmusic…

“I get nervous to play just because it’s such an emotional song and it’s very raw... but seeing how people respond makes it worth it.” Straight off stage from our Output Belfast showcase, Belfast songwriter Aoibha breaks down the stories behind her setlist. Soundtrack: ‘Albatross’ by Aoibha 🎧…

Fresh off the stage at @thedeershead for Output Belfast last week, Ethan from @touzaiband broke down the craft behind their setlist, from the emotional layers of ‘Tiger Song’ to the crowd-favourite energy of ‘Valentine’. Hours go into writing, creating and performing these tracks, but what happens…

Want to play festivals next year? ⛺️✨ Many applications for 2027 are officially open, and our Festival Application Guide has all the key dates, open calls, and deadlines in one place. If you land an international showcase slot, don't forget you can apply for funding through the @prsfoundation…

With @arianagrande kicking off her massive 10-night residency at The O2 tomorrow, we’re taking it back to a true fan favourite… 🎹✨ PRS member @carmenreecey sat down at the keys to give us a special live rendition of ‘Almost Is Never Enough’ - a iconic track she co-wrote for Ariana. This…

'I want people to cry when they listen to my music.' Singer-songwriter @jaelwena talks about the power of live performance, creating real emotional connection, and why her track 'Portobello Nights' is a non-negotiable on her set list. Her stunning debut EP Mama Says is out now, and you can catch…

The energy at the first DIY NEU Night was unmatched! We’re so excited to partner with @diy_magazine to help young artists take the stage, learn their craft, and build long-term career paths. Huge shoutout to @l.objectif and MOULD for tearing it up at Bermondsey Social Club! 🙌 Who should we book…

Last year, we partnered with @cafedelmarmalta to introduce MRT to the venue. The results... 🎵 Over 11,000 individual tracks recorded 👥 By 1,500+ unique artists 🕒 From 500 hours of monitored sets As @cafedelmarmalta’s Business Development Director Mark Pace explains, ensuring creators are…

What does playing live mean to @tomasmithmusic... #songwritersoftiktok #livemusic #prscommunity

Which song of @jackcullenmusic’s can he simply not cut from his setlist? Speaking in the first episode of our new live-focused series Story of a Setlist, Jack tells us about his debut headline European solo tour, the art of mastering a solo acoustic show, and his mammoth 18-day ultramarathon trip…

From writing camp to the airwaves! 🚀 Congratulations to @livvykofficial and @northsideprido on their new single, ‘Higher’! 🎧 The track was written last October at our songwriting camp in partnership with @jinjinofficialofficial and BBC Introducing at Manchester’s Blueprint Studios. The song…

PRS member AIDAN is representing Malta at this year's Eurovision with his song 'Bella'. We've followed the journey of Bella from it's inception at the Malta Eurovision writing camp and caught up with AIDAN to hear more at @London Eurovision Party #LEP26 . AIDAN performs in tonight's second…

@aliciaszemplinska talks about her song Pray and working with PRS member Sinclair Malcolm on the song. #eurovision #songwriter

PRS member @theonlyboygeorge will feature in tonight's Eurovision Semi-Final alongside @senhitofficial representing San Marino with the song 'Superstar'. We caught up with Senhit and Boy George at @ldneurovision to find out more about how they collaborated on the song and their thoughts on…

As Sir David Attenborough turns 100, George Fenton, Elizabeth Parker and @segunakinolacomposer tell us about the honour of being among a select number of composers to have scored a natural history documentary by the broadcasting legend. #AttenboroughAt100 #DavidAttenborough100 #DavidAttenborough

🎸 From Cardiff to Austin: @Ben Ellis at SXSW 2026! 🇺🇸 "We’ve been so lucky to have PRS help us... otherwise we wouldn't be here, basically." We caught up with PRS member Ben Ellis in the heart of Austin to talk about his journey to SXSW 2026. Thanks to the @PRSFoundation International Showcase…

We caught up with the incredible @tomasmithmusic at @sxsw in Austin, Texas, to talk about his whirlwind week of shows, the "buzz" of the Texas crowd, and why hearing his lyrics sung back to him thousands of miles from home is a feeling like no other. 🇺🇸✨ #tomasmith #newmusic #sxsw #livemusic

We sent @Luke Black to @London Eurovision Party #LEP26 to speak to some of this year's Eurovision hopefuls including PRS members @AIDAN, @lookmumnocomputer, @eva marija and @Boy George about their songs and the songwriting process behind them. Watch all the interviews on PRS for Music's YouTube 🔗…

@jayahadadream From winning Glastonbury’s Emerging Talent to the streets of Austin, Texas! 🎸✈️ We caught up with JayaHadADream at #SXSW2026 to talk about her journey. Since winning the Glastonbury Emerging Talent – in partnership with PRS and PRS Foundation - JayaHadADream has been opening doors…

‘Cillian Murphy is a very musical person - he’s a musician himself. So his understanding of music is coming from a fundamental place.’ To mark the arrival of the new @peakyblindersfilm #TheImmortalManon @netflixuk, we spoke to its composers Antony Genn and Martin Slattery about scoring the movie…

We caught up with @mustbemeek ahead of her fourth and final show at The British Music Embassy for @sxsw. Meek was supported by the @prsfoundation International Showcase Fund to play SXSW, bringing her uplifting pop brilliance to many new fans across Austin. Hot off the back of SXSW, Meek has just…

SXSW vibes are unparalleled! We caught up with some of our amazing PRS members to hear about their experience and how for some of them, PRS Foundation's International Showcase Fund has supported their trip to Austin. #sxsw #livemusic #PRSCommunity #austin

@Shaun Farrugia shares the reality of life as a songwriter — the grind, the doubt, the breakthroughs — and inspiring journey that took him from Malta to writing songs with some of the biggest names in the world including @Martin Garrix, @thescriptofficial and @Sigala. 2026 is set to be another big…

PRS member @lolayounggg after picking up the Grammy for Best Pop Solo Performance. #GRAMMYS #songwriting Courtesy: Recording Academy

Grammy winner @TYLA shares how it feels to win Best African Music Performance for PUSH TO START. #grammys #tyla #prsproud #PRSCommunity Courtesy: Recording Academy

PRS Member @yungblud on winning Best Rock Performance at the Grammys. #yungblud #grammys Courtesy: Recording Academy

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