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I have just returned from a family holiday in Istanbul. Fascinating city, with numerous historical sights to see, good shopping, great food and very friendly people. Highly recommended! While on holiday I took the time to pop in to see Ahmet Türkoğlu & Aysu Sultan Yankaş at Mü-Yap, the Turkish record company collective CMO, & also Burhan Şeşen, Murat YILDIZ, & Ali Hergunsel at performer CMO, MÜYORBİR. Thank you all for taking the time to catch up. Earlier in the month, I was at the Camden Roundhouse for the Association of Independent Music (AIM) Awards put on by Gee Davy and her team. Congratulations to "Far From Saints" (Ignition Records) on winning the PPL Award for the Most Played New Independent Artist. It was also a pleasure to chat with Silvastone, who received the Diversity Champion award for his exceptional community work in Croydon. I was able to remind Silvastone (and show him some photos) of him performing at SXSW in 2018 as part of the PPL & PRS for Music Showcase (supported by Radio 1 Xtra, DJ Target hosting), AJ Tracey headlining. Whilst on the topic of celebrating independent music, it was a pleasure to catch up with Nina Nesbitt & her manager, Vicky Dowdall, after a superb opening night of Nina’s Mountain Music tour. Nina & Vicky are an exemplary artist/manager team, having worked together since Nina was a teenager and recently launching their own independent record label, Apple Tree Records. Nina also performed at SXSW in 2018 headlining a PPL & PRS for Music Showcase (with Sam Fender, Frank Turner etc) supported by BBC Radio 2, Jo Wiley hosting, the same year she received PPL Momentum Music funding. My colleague Michael Stack & I enjoyed attending a sold-out "One OK Rock" show at Wembley Arena. A big thanks to producer & co-manager Rob Cavallo for the invitation. Rob is well known for his work with Green Day, and many other bands.  We were all treated to a cameo by Ed Sheeran who came out for one song! Ed has been PPL’s most played artist in seven out of the last nine years. It’s always a treat to see him take to stage. Just last week I was delighted to attend the 2024 All Party Parliamentary Jazz Appreciation Group (APPJAG) Awards on behalf of PPL. The event was so well hosted by Chi Onwurah MP, Co -Chair of APPJAG, Jo White MP and Chris Hodgkins. PPL was delighted to support the awards. I had the pleasure of presenting Zoe Rahman with the award for Jazz Album of the Year for her album ‘The Colour Of Sound’, which came 18 years after she won the Album of the Year at the first ever APPJAG Awards back in 2006, for her album “Melting Pot”. Congratulations to Zoe and to all of the nominees and winners on the night. I’m looking forward to a busy November at PPL, with our quarterly company townhall ‘PPL Connect’ later this week, followed by our Annual Performer Meeting (APM) in Bristol next week, the city where our story began back in 1934.

🌟 We had a packed house for yesterday’s panel event celebrating Black History Month! 🌟 Our incredible panel was hosted by Paulette Long OBE, and featured: Kwabz Oduro Ayim (Mixtape Madness) Gerad Logan (Music Specialist and Tutor) Jusnah Gadi (Young Music Boss) AB Dollars (Global DJ) Together, they delved into their experiences and insights as Black creatives and professionals, and discussed how the creative industries are shaping a new, more inclusive future. Some of our key takeaways: 💡 The power and importance of mentorship in shaping future Black leaders and changemakers, holding the door open for the next generation. 🏆 The importance of platforms, awards, and recognitions that highlight the achievements of Black professionals and creatives. 🧠 The need for breaking down the challenging stigma and cultural taboos around mental health within the Black community. 🌍 Sustaining culture and intersectionality in the music industry will require a collaborative approach to empower the next generation and ensure sustainable community development. Thank you to the incredible panel for sharing their insights and experiences. Thank you also to our EDI&W team (Tomi Oyewumi and Hayley Forrest-Harris (Assoc.CIPD) who organised and curated the event alongside colleagues from our Black Employee Network group (Reiss Higgins, Bertina Luza, Esther B., Lami Omotoso, Caoimha Amissah-Ayensu, Claudia Afranie and Charlotte O. And a big shout out to Fusion Flavours for the delicious catering! #BlackHistoryMonth #CommunityEmpowerment #MentalHealth #Mentorship #Inclusion #Diversity #PPL

The UK’s jazz scene continues to thrive, with an exciting wave of fresh, diverse voices redefining the genre. But for many up-and-coming musicians, breaking into the industry remains a challenge. Through PPL Giving, PPL supports Jazz re:freshed’s mission to elevate underrepresented performers by amplifying new talent, supporting international opportunities for UK jazz artists and championing diversity in jazz. Follow the link below to read more on Jazz:refreshed and for information on their weekly talent showcases 🔗

PPL has signed the Statement on AI training, an open letter from thousands of musicians, authors, artists, actors, creators and creator rights organisations around the world. You can add your signature below 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e33_-f7C

As part of our ongoing mission to grow our international reach, our international team share how they’re helping PPL expand globally.   From improving global data exchange to sharing licensing expertise and building strong relationships with our CMO partners, here are the key moments from 2024 so far.   https://lnkd.in/e2VXhZXp

Thank you to Youth Music for an incredible evening celebrating the most forward-thinking projects and trailblazers across the music scene. We were very happy to sponsor the Outstanding Project Award, recognising a Youth Music funded project that pushes the boundaries to promote inclusive music making. Congratulations to all the nominees and especially to The Spit Game for collecting the trophy. Youth Music work continuously to help young people change their life through music. We are proud to support them and the important work that they do 👏 📸 Sarah Wall Reiss Higgins Daniel Robinson Faisat Oluokun Oliver Hickey Suzi Ibbotson #YMAS24

Online voting is live for the 2024 PPL APM Performer Director elections. Voting details have been sent to Eligible Performers or the representative designated to manage their PPL account.  Follow the link for more info and to read the candidate statements 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ehuXpU-X

PPL appointed to collect neighbouring rights royalties for John Lennon and Yoko Ono 🌟 This means we will collect broadcast and public performance royalties in markets where such rights exist for the estate’s interests in John Lennon, Yoko Ono and The Beatles. John Lennon is one of the most revered and iconic musicians of all time and his influence and impact on our music and cultural landscape is beyond compare. Similarly, Yoko Ono is now regarded as a trailblazing multi-genre artist whose work is still being discovered and celebrated today. Together, John and Yoko became the voices of a generation through their music, art and activism.  The John Lennon Estate said: “PPL has shown they are the leaders in advocating for neighbouring rights globally. We have the utmost respect for the team and look forward to working with them.” Read the full announcement, including a rundown of the Top 10 Most Played John Lennon recordings of the 21st century 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eq6RvNJU

Congratulations to Nordoff and Robbins on an incredible Legends of Football event, bringing together the worlds of music and football while raising over £270k for music therapy ⚽ 🎶 This year’s event celebrated the careers of the latest #LOF inductees, Wayne Rooney and Fara Williams, as well as an electric performance from The Courteneers. We are proud to continue sponsoring the #LOF event for Nordoff & Robbins, the UK’s largest music therapy charity who last year helped over 13,000 people connect and communicate through music. To find out more about Nordoff & Robbins, or to donate, follow the link below: https://lnkd.in/d7W7NvZa

Pop-soul viral sensation Lusaint has signed with PPL for the collection of her international neighbouring rights royalties 🌟 The signing comes after the Manchester-based singer-songwriter released her debut EP Self Sabotage last month. Earlier this year, Lusaint was awarded support through the PPL Momentum Music Fund, our scheme that offers career-boosting grants to artists and bands at a pivotal point in their development.  Our Chief Membership and People Officer Kate Reilly - Hurter adds: “Supporting emerging artists through the PPL Momentum Music Fund is an essential part of what we do at PPL. We’re happy to have supported Luisant in recording her EP and look forward to building our relationship." You can read the full announcement below 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e8KBbX9f