You would need to join both PRS and MCPS separately if you were to claim maximum earnings as a songwriter. But there is no reason to throw money away, if you are not going to make more than the signup fee, then you might be better off waiting to join.
Joining PRS as a writer costs a one-off £100 fee, and it's a further £100 to join MCPS too.
If you are a publishing client with Identity Music, you do not need to join MCPS, as we collect your mechanical income in full.
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I write or publish music that is streamed or downloaded |  |  |
I write or publish music that is broadcast on TV or radio |  |  |
I write or publish music that is performed live |  |
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I write or publish music that is played in a public space |  |
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I write or publish music that is used in the film |  |
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I write or publish music that is released by a record company on a CD or vinyl |
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I write or publish music that is recorded and used for an audiovisual or multimedia production |
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Joining PRS or MCPS as a writer means you can earn money when your music is used. You don't need to be signed to a record label or a music publishing company, but you do need to be the copyright owner of a musical work.
If you are signed with a music publishing company, you probably don't need to join MCPS, as your publisher will usually collect your mechanical income for you.
Joining PRS as a writer costs a one-off £100 fee, and it's a further £100 to join MCPS too.