Simplifying Music Licensing for TV Productions

TIME & LOCATION

Wednesday 11 November, 11:30 am

End Time: 12:30 pm

The Works

About

From the first creative brief to final clearance, this panel explores how TV production companies source, license and use music to shape their productions. Panellists will share practical insights into choosing between library and commercial music, navigating rights and ensuring content is ready for release.

PRS will hold a Clinic from 14:00 – 16:00, and will answer any further questions you have about music licensing. 


The Clinic will take place on the mezzanine – please look for a sign at the tables that run along the walkway. 

Apply for a 15 min slot here


About PRS for Music
Founded in 1914, PRS for Music was built to secure a sustainable future for songwriters,
composers and publishers. For more than 110 years, the organisation has protected music
creators’ rights and championed the value of their work. Today, PRS for Music ensures
songwriters and composers get paid when their music is played, performed, or streamed
worldwide, and continues to embrace innovation while securing the future of music on
behalf of the 190,000 members it has the privilege to represent.
In 2025, PRS for Music paid out £1.07 billion in royalties and collected £1.24 billion in
revenues. www.prsformusic.com

Chair

Kerryn Hill

SPONSOR

Panel

Kerryn Hill

Senior Licensing Manager, Physical & Media at PRS for Music
Kerryn Hill is a Senior Licensing Manager known for his in-depth knowledge on music rights and solutions focused approach towards creating key strategic partnerships. With more than 20 years of experience in the music and licensing industry within both the UK and Australasian territories, Kerryn is recognised for building strong relationships with rightsholders, guiding creators through complex royalty landscapes, and driving growth across several markets.

Viktorija Veilentaite

Head of Music and Collective Rights Management at Argonon Group
Viktorija Veilentaite is Head of Music and Collective Rights Management at Argonon Group, an award-winning independent production group comprising eight production companies across the UK and US, producing world-class content across factual, drama, factual entertainment, arts, entertainment and children’s programming. With over 12 years’ experience across music supervision, licensing, collective rights management and television production, Viktorija brings a broad perspective on music copyright, rights licensing and commercial exploitation. At Argonon, she leads the group’s music and rights management strategy, focusing on rights operations, revenue generation, licensing negotiations and the development of music intellectual property. Her work bridges the creative, commercial and legal aspects of the media industry.

Catherine Grimes

Catherine Grimes, Music Supervisor for TV & Film at CG Music
MD of CG Music/Ceol Go Pictuir founded in 2021, Catherine is a leading Music Supervisor & Music Rights Expert, with over 30 years’ experience in television and film. Prior to returning home to her native Northern Ireland, Catherine worked for over 30 years in the music rights team at the BBC heading up the sync team and leading the music strategy for BBC Studios Productions. She lives in Belfast, and with her team is proud to have collaborated on local Productions - Blue Lights, How To Get To Heaven from Belfast, Trespasses, The Lovers and the upcoming Close To Home. She has just completed work on series 6 of Slow Horses and Series 2 of The Assassin, and the forthcoming feature films My Duchess and Frank & Percy.

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Joe Ensall

Key Account Manager, IPC at PRS for Music
Joe Ensall is a Key Account Manager at PRS for Music, with a focus on licensing production and commercial music for television via the IPC licence. He works extensively with independent production companies around the UK navigating music rights efficiently in a constantly evolving industry.

Fiona Harte

Senior Music Executive at Sky Studios / SATV Music.
Fiona Harte is a Senior Publishing Executive at Sky Studios / SATV Music, where she commissions and develops original music for Sky productions across television, film, documentaries and production music. Working closely with composers, production companies and industry partners, she oversees publishing strategy, soundtrack releases, composer development initiatives. With extensive experience in music publishing, commissioning and soundtrack administration, Fiona plays a key role in bringing music from screen to audience, helping to shape creative music strategies that support both production needs and long-term catalogue value. She is particularly passionate about nurturing emerging talent, building creative partnerships and finding innovative ways to connect music with audiences beyond the screen.