Davy Wales
Davy works for PPL, the music licensing company that collects and distributes royalties for performers and record companies when their recorded music is broadcast on TV and radio or played in public. He provides direct support for high airplay emerging artists to ensure they maximise their income from UK and international airplay.
Davy also has a background as a guitarist and has played in various grunge / post-hardcore bands.
PPL licenses recorded music in the UK when it is played in public or broadcast and ensures that revenue flows back to our members. These include independent and major record companies, together with performers ranging from emerging musicians to globally renowned artists. In 2021 we collected £252.8 million while also distributing money to 147,000 performers and recording rightsholders.