Earning Royalties from Playing Live

Making money from playing live at venues and festivals can be challenging even under the best circumstances. Don’t miss out on the valuable opportunity to earn a bit extra by reporting your set lists of original material to PRS. This simple step can help you maximise your income from all your hard work out on the road.

Reporting set lists is a simple online task. You just need a list of what you played and when and where you performed. You can even reuse set lists you’ve already uploaded to the PRS system to make the process quicker and easier.

The first step is to make sure you have signed up to PRS and fully registered your music with them. Take the time to verify that all the music you’re currently performing, or plan to perform in the future, is properly registered with PRS so they can accurately track live performances and ensure you receive your royalties.

If you need some help to get started, PRS has a step-by-step guide.

You have up to one year to report shows at smaller UK venues and up to three years for larger UK and international concerts. But it's best to report them as soon as you can.

Remember, if your music and performance aren’t registered, you won’t be able to earn anything at all. Don’t miss out.