Jo Smith

PRS for Music Ltd. is a British company that protects the value of music by licensing music usage and collecting royalties for its members. PRS for Music is based in London, UK. The private company provides helpful information regarding registering, amending, and checking the details of works, compositions, and songs. It also offers guidance on copyright and licenses to cover the legal use of music in various businesses, organizations, products, and services. The company pays out royalties to its members through four main distributions each year. The company was founded in 1914 by Oliver Hawkes, William Boosey. Andrea Czapary Martin has been the CEO of the company since 2019.