It's Friday Fresh time! This week we have new music from AZIYA, lleo, @0800shygirl, Nabihah Iqbal, Romy, Eloise, joesef, Aitch, ENNY, Jorja Smith and Lewis Capaldi. Listen now 🎧prs.info/rsO450NJeX9

PRS for Music has partnered with metadata management platform Orfium, dramatically expanding its licensing coverage to music users based in Africa. prs.info/6qYU50NKAJv

The Ivors Academy has announced the nominees for the 2023 awards, with over half nominated for the first time. prs.info/v3RI50NMIVY

When it comes to festivals, there are usually more artists wanting to play than there are slots on the bill. We spoke to Live at Leeds booker Joe Hubbard for the inside scoop on getting you noticed and onto those stages in no time. prs.info/iAhr50NN1LB

‘Suddenly something unlocked and was just able to come out.’ Ahead of the release of her solo EP Girl Becomes, Lala Hayden speaks to Al Greenwood about changing her perspective, working in her own way, and seeking to add value through her music. prs.info/H0p550NO4em

It's Friday Fresh time! Featuring new music from The Japanese House, BABA ALI, Squid, beabadoobee, Dream Wife, NOISY, Lizzie Esau, Skinny Pelembe, The Last Dinner Party, Arlo Parks, RAYE, Juls baby. Listen now 🎧prs.info/nkN850NOHnJ

Ahead of #EarthDay this weekend, dinesh looks at how the music industry is engaging audiences to create a more sustainable, equitable future. prs.info/Llgn50NOZn4

As PRS for Music announces an unprecedented year-on-year distribution increase, Mark Sutherland speaks to CEO Andrea Czapary Martin to unpack what it means for those on the receiving end of PRS royalty payments. prs.info/WggU50NRmTy

From Swifties to Selenators, fandoms are fundamental to making a name for yourself. zoya asked music fans romy, aagya⁷ 💎, and industry experts for their tips on how artists can create committed communities. prs.info/fTwH50NZujG

With The Radio Academy's #UKARIAs last night celebrating and highlighting the amazing talent in audio and radio, damian Kerlin (he/him) 🏳️‍🌈 asks Sarah Story why radio can connect people in a way that no other medium can. What is it about radio that keeps us tuning in? prs.info/2Vrw50Obo1I

'I feel very blessed and have enjoyed creating music for the King immensely.' Sophie Rashbrook spoke to composer, conductor, and violinist SHIRLEY J. THOMPSON MUSIC & OPERA PRODUCTIONS., one of 12 composers commissioned to mark today's #Coronation of King Charles III. prs.info/ibOs50Oh6Q8

Sophie Jones, the BPI’s Chief Strategy Officer and Interim Chief Executive, gives us the inside story on the organisation's ambitions for a new creative school in Bradford. prs.info/Nphq50OpX8V

This week sees new music on our #FridayFresh playlist from The Japanese House, Do Nothing, HotWax, Lewis Capaldi, Jelani Blackman, Willow Kayne, Sleep Token, ANNE-MARIE, Dream Wife, Hak Baker and more. Listen now 🎧 prs.info/Gxja50OsEjJ

Want to improve your instrumental skills? Learn how to maximise your practice time with these tips from drummer, pianist and composer Magesh. prs.info/g1JH50OtANx

A new partnership between PRS Members' Fund and Help Musicians will reinforce the mental wellbeing support available to the PRS creative community. prs.info/t9ii50Ouek7

Where do emerging musicians make their first royalties? We spoke to the experts and artists who've been there to find out, then checked in with PRS Foundation for advice on grants and support. prs.info/p6N550OvIw8

It's Friday Fresh time! Featuring new music from Arlo Parks, ., Cat Burns, forest green, ashnikko, NOAHFINNCE👹, @JGrrey13, @squidbandkuk, LOLA YOUNG, THE GOA EXPRESS, GUVNA B, maisie peters. Listen now 🎧prs.info/cyR050Oxsnb

New Streams, an exciting new project created to open up the world of writing for screen, has announced its cohort of participating composers. prs.info/aEv550OzPtV

As discourse surrounding AI continues to ramp up, Mark Sutherland speaks to PRS' Ali Condon, TCAT's Nick Stewart and Rachel Lyske from DAACI to find out what the industry is doing to protect human artistry. prs.info/xxPZ50OFsWH