Performing Rights Society (PRS)

The Performing Rights Society (PRS) is an organization that manages and collects royalties on behalf of songwriters, composers, and publishers when their music is performed publicly—such as on radio, TV, live events, or in venues. PRS ensures these creators are paid for their work’s use, maintaining a fair system that rewards their creative efforts. It licenses venues, broadcasters, and organizations to use copyrighted music legally, and then distributes the collected royalties to the rights holders. Essentially, PRS acts as a protector and facilitator of artists’ rights in the realm of publicly performed music.