Julia Rowan

Head of Policy & Public Affairs at PRS for Music. Views are my own.

[PRS for Music @PRSforMusic]

🎵 79% of music creators are worried about AI competing with human-made music

New PRS for Music research shows understanding of AI has grown, but so have fears about its impact on livelihoods.

[Julia Rowan @JuliaRowan6]

My thoughts in the AI edition of The House mag on why regulatory frameworks need to guarantee robust copyright protections in order for AI and creativity to thrive together. Read the article here: https://t.co/M8I9XtktB0

[PRS for Music @PRSforMusic]

Our country’s global reputation, influence and identity is built upon incredible creative talent, is it fair to give it away for free to big tech?

@JuliaRowan6, our Head of Policy and Public Affairs, argues in the AI edition of The House magazine that if we don’t put in robust protections now, that’s exactly what could happen.

Read more: https://t.co/I9OF3hkFaV
#MakeItFair

[Caroline Dinenage MP @cj_dinenage]

Good to chat to @saschaosullivan @politico podcast about music & politics alongside @crispinhunt @KevinBrennanMP @JamesFrith & Julia @PRSforMusic. @CommonsCMS

[Julia Rowan @JuliaRowan6]

Really enjoyed speaking to @saschaosullivan about all things politics and music! Give it a listen 🎧

[PRS for Music @PRSforMusic]

In the latest @POLITICOEurope Westminster Insider podcast, “Commons People: When Politics and Music Collide,” industry voices including PRS for Music President @crispinhunt, our Senior Policy and Public Affairs Manager @juliarowan6, @KevinBrennanMP,⁩ @JamesFrith & @cj_dinenage join @saschaosullivan to discuss the intersection between politics and music.

🎧 https://t.co/EBunFGEcSi

[PRS for Music @PRSforMusic]

Yesterday we joined PRS member and President of @CISACNews, Björn Ulvaeus, for a discussion with @peterkyle, Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology. It was an insightful meeting where we discussed how to safeguard creators’ rights and build greater transparency within the AI supply chain.

[Chi Onwurah 💙 @ChiOnwurah]

Great evening at the #JazzFMAwards2025 celebrating jazz, soul and blues talent from across the country, the years and the globe! Congratulations to all of tonight’s nominees and winners. As Chair of @JazzAPPG big thanks to @jazzfm for honouring so many great jazz women

[Ed Newton-Rex @ednewtonrex]

Update: *50,000* people have now signed the Statement on AI Training, which says unlicensed gen AI training on creative works "must not be permitted".

Creators are united in opposing exploitative generative AI.

(Still open for signatures ⬇️)

https://t.co/fvwC9tuUCD

[PRS for Music @PRSforMusic]

The UK Government is considering regulation on the use of creative works by AI companies.

Don’t miss out on being part of the debate.

Write to your MP today, using this quick, easy template, to secure the principles of consent, fair pay and transparency.

[Ed Newton-Rex @ednewtonrex]

A group that supports 🇬🇧 creators has built this *very* simple way to email your MP to protest the government's plan to hand the life's work of creators to AI companies for free. Template letter / MP search included.

It will take you 30 seconds. Do it!

https://t.co/5MrSHsnD5q

[PRS for Music @PRSforMusic]

We support the Statement on AI Training, endorsed by over 10,000 musicians, artists, actors, authors and other creators globally. PRS for Music is a signatory of this statement, standing against the use of creative works to train generative AI without consent and fair payment.

Add your signature: https://t.co/nYfNHmARqi.

[Julia Rowan @JuliaRowan6]

It was a pleasure to take part in what was a lively, informed and topical conversation. Thanks @gobeyondmcr!

[PRS for Music @PRSforMusic]

Our Senior Policy and Public Affairs Manager @JuliaRowan6 joined a panel at @gobeyondmcr last week, tackling the urgent question: "Where’s Our AI Copyright Law?".

With AI tools often trained on copyrighted material, Julia and fellow experts debated the future of regulation globally.

A crucial conversation for songwriters, composers and music publishers!

Take a look at our AI Principles: https://t.co/kkWdZ7egMK

#BTM24 #AICopyright #MusicIndustry

[Julia Rowan @JuliaRowan6]

@michael__price Happy Birthday Michael! Hope you’re having a great day 😊

[Michael Price @michael__price]

I did a lecture back at my old Uni last week on "How to be a composer in an AI world" and thought I'd write up some of my notes as a thread. But when I looked at tools to help get all your tweets in a row, they very much seemed to want to write the thread themselves, using AI ...

[PRS for Music @PRSforMusic]

We welcome today's @CommonsCMS report on Creator Remuneration, which makes important recommendations to ensure creators are fairly paid when their works are used.

It is particularly encouraging to see the Committee recognise the vital contribution of songwriters and composers to the industry’s success and the need to protect and grow the value of musical works to ensure creators are fairly paid for the use of their works online.

We strongly support the Committee’s renewed recommendation for government to develop mechanisms to ensure creators can enforce consent and receive fair compensation for the use of their works by AI developers. Protecting the value of human creativity is paramount to the UK's music and creative sectors.

We will continue to proactively engage with the government, including via the forthcoming Creator Remuneration Working Group.

Read the report at: https://t.co/1sAvACmdfp

[Julia Rowan @JuliaRowan6]

Delighted to speak at this wonderful event yesterday, very encouraging to hear @WIPO Director General Daren Tang speak so passionately about fair reward for IP/human creativity, as it relates to metadata and in the face of AI developments.

[PRS for Music @PRSforMusic]

Great turnout for yesterday's launch of the expanded #GetPaidGuide for music creators.

An essential resource from PRS for Music, @PPLUK, @The_IPO, @IvorsAcademy and @the_mpa providing music creators and artists with information to help them navigate the data needed to ensure they get paid.

ℹ️https://t.co/UDTRXw7g6w

[Naomi Pohl @NaomiPohl]

Great to be at the launch of the Get Paid guide, hosted by the @The_IPO and compiled with @PPLUK & @PRSforMusic among others. It should help musicians, songwriters, producers & all creative folk in music get credited, paid & understand their royalty statements. Important!

[PRS for Music @PRSforMusic]

Our public affairs team were at the #LabourCreatives conference today. It's encouraging to hear @UKLabour's plans on prioritising culture, the creative industries and recognising the value of the arts.

[Julia Rowan @JuliaRowan6]

@alexsobel @EFL @premierleague Congrats, Alex! Looking forward to working with you.

[Julia Rowan @JuliaRowan6]

Such a fun night in a very special venue! ✨

[Jo Stevens @JoStevensLabour]

What a great night celebrating 20 years of @KevinBrennanMP @iancawsey @PeteWishart @GregKnight otherwise known as @MP4RockBand in @LindsayHoyle_MP @UKParliament rooms tonight. So good to catch up with friends past and present from @WeAreTheMU @UK_Music @PRSforMusic and many more

[PRS for Music @PRSforMusic]

Last week @thedan_jones and @PEAKMusicUK1 spoke to @BBCRadioManc about the #GetPaidGuide, a vital resource for songwriters and composers to learn how important metadata is to get paid.

Listen now on @BBCSounds https://t.co/sdOSmlq0CB (20min 43secs)

Visit https://t.co/NseHQj8JbR