Tonight’s @glastofest headliner, @dualipa last played the festival seven years ago on the smaller John Peel stage.
PPL data shows that Dua Lipa has received a cumulative seven years of UK airplay, with her top recording ‘One Kiss’ being played an average of 50 times a day since its release in April 2018.
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A HUGE thanks to the amazing @mizsaskia for visiting our office to talk about Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Music Industry. Saskhia is an artist, mentor, public speaker and equality & diversity ambassador, and she shared her story as a trans woman building a career in the music industry.
“Being an ally is an ongoing process of learning, listening and taking positive action. It’s important for allies to adapt their approach based on the evolving needs and experiences of the trans community within the music business.”
Follow the link in our bio to check out Saskhia’s Music Industry Insights Podcast where she spotlights the stories, struggles, and successes of those working tirelessly to make the music industry a more inclusive and equitable space for all 🌟
Today, we announce our biggest pay day to date, with over 133,000 performers and recording rights holders receiving PPL payments, 1200 of which for the first time.
PPL member, @joelcorry who recently featured in our 2023 Most Played Charts said: “The work that PPL does helps me greatly by making sure that I am maximising my music rights collections in airplay and public performances around the world, which has allowed me to further invest in my live shows and deliver the best possible events I can for my fans.”
Read the full results via the link in our bio.
@sza has had an incredible year. She won the Brit Award for best international artist earlier back in March, as well as three Grammys in February. This weekend she will be closing the Pyramid Stage at @glastofest .
PPL data shows that SZA has cumulatively received one year of UK airplay, averaging 50 plays per day across all her recordings, including those where she performs as a featured artist with the likes of Maroon 5 and Doja Cat.
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As @dualipa , @coldplay and @sza prepare to hit the Pyramid Stage, exclusive airplay data from PPL shows the popularity of this year’s @glastofest headliners across UK radio and television.
Read the full breakdown via the link in our bio.
@the_money_trench a new weekly Music Industry podcast launches today 🎧
Hosted by @marksutherland , TMT is a weekly series supported by @ppl_uk that dissects the biggest music industry stories of the previous week, in the company of one of the industry’s most influential executives.
In the first episode, Mark is joined by Lorna Clarke, Director of Music at the BBC, ahead of one of the busiest weeks in her calendar, Glastonbury.
You can listen via the link in the bio.
It’s General Election season 🗳️
Amidst the flurry of speeches, debates and rallies, there’s another element that often takes centre stage: music.
Follow the link in the bio to read how politicians can use music effectively and responsibly in their campaigns, setting the stage for memorable and impactful events.
@_ukmusic has released its Diversity Report for 2024.
Every two years, UK Music collects important diversity data on the music industry workforce. This data helps track and champion progress and understand where more action is needed. This data is published in the UK Music Diversity Report, which gives a snapshot of those working behind-the-scenes in the music industry.
“The UK Music Diversity Report provides an excellent benchmark for measuring equity, diversity and inclusion across the music industry. At PPL, we have long strived to build a welcoming and safe place to work, where all lived experiences are respected. We’re two years into our five year EDI strategy and we’re pleased with our progress to date but recognise that there is always more work to do. We’re supportive of UK Music’s asks for the next government to make our industry more equitable diverse and inclusive.” Kate Reilly - Hurter, Chief Membership and People Officer, PPL.
You can read the full report via the link in our bio.
We are delighted to announce the signing of BRITs nominated artist @kenyagrace for the collection of international neighbouring rights royalties. She joins a host of artists who signed with PPL recently for international collections including @centralcee , @lewiscapaldi and @icespice .
Grace has been writing and producing songs from a young age and went on to study music at the Academy of Contemporary Music in Guildford. Her eclectic mix of electronic, drum and bass and R&B has seen her star rise quickly over the past nine months. Her self-produced track ‘Strangers’ seeped into the public consciousness in July 2023 and peaked at number one on the UK Singles Chart. Grace is the second British female to reach number one with a song performed, written and produced entirely on her own, second only to Kate Bush’s ‘Running Up That Hill’.
On signing with PPL, Kenya Grace said: “The music business can be complicated to navigate, especially as a new artist, but PPL is the real deal, and you know you are in good hands. PPL’s combination of global reach, expertise and member focus means it’s the best organisation to collect my neighbouring rights royalties around the world.”
You can read more about this latest signing via the link in our bio.
Congratulations to the 73 organisations supported through the Talent Development Network. This new network, supported by @prsfoundation and @ppl_uk , brings together organisations working at the frontline of talent development, strengthening the music ecosystem and offers support to a broad range of music creators, covering various career levels.
The next intake of organisations will be in 2025, when new organisations will be invited to apply for two years of support and to be part of this new cohort of the network. Find out more on PRS Foundation’s website towards the end of 2024.
You can read more and see all the grantees via the link in our bio.
