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Summary of the government's ongoing programme of work addressing key issues identified by the DCMS Select Committee’s Inquiry into the Economics of Music Streaming, including an indicative timeline for upcoming milestones.

• Updated: 19 February 2024

You usually need a licence from PPL PRS to play live or recorded music in public - includes playing background music at your business, and staging live music or theatre productions.

Music industry voluntary code that is a commitment to standards of good practice in relation to music streaming.

• Updated: 31 January 2024

• Updated: 9 February 2023

Get endorsement and approval to apply for the Global Talent visa to work in the UK as a leader in arts and culture - architecture, fashion, film, television.

This study examines Mozambican popular music to investigate empowerment and accountability issues

• Updated: 20 May 2021

• Updated: 23 September 2021

Licensing bodies and collective management organisations can agree licences with users on behalf of owners and collect any royalties the owners are owed.

• Updated: 23 January 2024

Financial help with sending your child to a specialist school for young musicians and dancers

Watch our caseworkers' top tips to make sure your applications are complete and correct. Avoid more than 20 common requisition points.

• Updated: 22 January 2024