PRS for Music Foundation
PRS for Music Foundation are the
Their aims are to stimulate and support the creation and performance of new music in the
Over the past 10 years they have proved themselves as a significant force in supporting pioneering musical activity - providing essential core support for creators, performers and producers of new music, while also underpinning exciting new music projects. Since March 2000 PRS for Music Foundation supported over 4,000 new music initiatives with over £13.5 million.
The Foundation promote activity at the cutting edge of new music, encouraging the development of music in the
The History...
PRS for Music had been supporting new music since 1953 by reacting to applications for support as and when they arrived. In the late 60s, PRS for Music was receiving so many applications that it set up a Donations and Awards Committee which, by the late 90's, was distributing about 1/4 million pounds per year.
In 1999, as part of its drive for greater accuracy and efficiency in royalty distributions to members, the PRS for Music Board charged a taskforce of PRS for Music staff and Board members to determine the best way of consolidating and continuing its support for new music in the
Their research resulted in the launch of an independent charitable foundation for new music of any genre: PRS for Music Foundation!
For more information visit - http://www.prsformusicfoundation.com/
