The UK's Performing Right Society has appointed Dobs Vye, Emily Phillips, Simon Anderson and Ross Greening as new Directors to its Members’ Council at its Annual General Meeting (AGM). “PRS belongs to the songwriters, composers and publishers it represents," said Julian Nott, Chair of the PRS Members’ Council. "In a world where there is greater competition for eyes and ears than ever before, the Members’ Council is vital in putting members’ voices first and ensuring the society continues to ada...

French rights society SACEM has collected a record amount of €1.70 billion in 2025, up 6.5% over 2024, and distributed €1.50bn to 663,000 artists and publishers, a 9% increase from the year prior. The society collected €859 in France, a stable figure (€852m in 2024), and €845m from abroad, up 13 % compared to 2024 (€749m). SACEM's expense-to-revenue ratio reached 9.8%, which the society described as "one of the lowest in the world." Almost 40% of SACEM members' music streaming royalties are coll...

The International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC) will celebrate its 100th anniversary at the organisation's annual General Assembly in Paris on June 4. The event will bringing together global leaders from the creative industries, including ABBA co-founder and CISAC President Björn Ulvaeus, who will open the event with a keynote address. The themes of this year's celebration include the future of human creativity, the impact of technology, and the protection of creat...