Benefits of Music
The benefits of live music and the ‘goosebump’ effect
Live music has the power to bring people together, be it in a small club or pub or a huge
Alexandra Carr
29 July 2025
Alexandra Carr
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Alexandra Carr is a Member of The Chartered Institute of Public Relations and has worked in communications roles for over 20 years. Prior to her current position she worked for The Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (UK) and Transport for London. Alexandra joined PPL PRS as PR & Communications Manager in December 2017, bringing together her love of writing and music.
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Engagement
Lifting the lid on mental health in the logistics sector
Mental health and wellbeing has been high on the agenda for businesses around the world for a number of years
Alexandra Carr
25 June 2025
In the Press
Kasabian star designs elephant to join LOROS hospice’s Stomp Round Leicester art trail, supported by PPL PRS
LOROS Hospice has unveiled a special celebrity supporter of its new Stomp Round Leicester art trail. Artist Daft-apeth, aka Serge
Alexandra Carr
20 June 2025
In the Press
Leics Make Music Festival
Leicestershire Music’s ‘Leics Make Music’ Festival 2025 will take place over Tuesday 24th – Thursday 26th June. The ambitious series
Alexandra Carr
19 June 2025
Engagement
Where to watch Glastonbury
More than half of Brits without Glastonbury tickets are looking to watch it in a pub, finds PPL PRS survey
Alexandra Carr
12 June 2025
In the Press
Young Leicester music artists receive support from Leicester Music Board and Leicestershire Music members at Riverside Festival
This year’s Riverside Festival, produced by Leicester City Council, will be showcasing some emerging young talent from across the city
Alexandra Carr
3 June 2025
Health & Wellbeing
Tempted to drop your New Year fitness resolution? PPL PRS survey finds music could be the motivator to keep it
Brits have given up on their New Year’s resolutions and are already looking to cancel their gym memberships less than
Alexandra Carr
12 March 2025
Health & Wellbeing
International Women’s Day – getting it right in the workplace
As we approach International Women’s Day 2025, we were keen to see if anything had changed for women in the
Alexandra Carr
5 March 2025
Seasonal Music
The UK’s favourite love songs revealed
The UK’s favourite love songs revealed…and a music therapist reveals why we swoon for romantic tunes
Alexandra Carr
10 February 2025
Seasonal Music
How are you celebrating this Galentine’s Day?
Female friendship culture has been rising steadily over the last few years, with statistics showing a 554% rise in searches
Alexandra Carr
6 February 2025
Seasonal Music
Christmas Music Quiz: Questions and Answers for Your Office Christmas Party
Looking for unusual Christmas music quiz questions with answers? Get festive with our office Christmas quiz featuring Xmas music trivia
Alexandra Carr
26 November 2024
In the Press
Newly appointed Managing Director wins Head of Contact Centre/Director of the Year at UK Contact Centre Forum Awards
Greg Aiello, our newly appointed Managing Director at PPL PRS, has been recognised by the UK Contact Centre Forum (UKCCF)
Alexandra Carr
25 November 2024
In the Press
PPL PRS Managing Director, Greg Aiello, takes his place on new Leicester Music Board
The newly formed Leicester Music Board (LMB) will “champion the city’s music scene and raise the profile of its diverse
Alexandra Carr
20 November 2024
Seasonal Music
Shoppers want to hear Christmas music in EARLY DECEMBER, with 1980s classics the popular choice – and 1 in 6 are set to buy more as a result
Shoppers want to hear Christmas music in EARLY DECEMBER, with 1980s classics the popular choice – and 1 in 6
Alexandra Carr
7 November 2024
Productivity
Music for productivity the ultimate work playlist guide
What’s the best music for productivity? It’s a simple enough question – and finally, we have a definitive answer.
Alexandra Carr
5 November 2024
Seasonal Music
What music to play at Christmas
What music to play at Christmas Christmas As each year passes, the festive season seems to arrive earlier and earlier.
Alexandra Carr
1 November 2024
Seasonal Music
Fairytale of New York named as the UK’s favourite Christmas song
Fairytale of New York by The Pogues featuring Kirsty MacColl has been crowned the UK’s favourite Christmas song, according to
Alexandra Carr
1 November 2024
In the Press
PPL PRS Manging Director ‘Breaks Out’ for Leicester Hospitals Charity
Managing Director at PPL PRS, along with other Leicester-based bosses have volunteered to take part in the Boss Break-Out fundraiser
Alexandra Carr
15 October 2024
Engagement
British national anthem lyrics
How many times, over the years, do you suppose you’ve heard the national anthem?
Alexandra Carr
10 July 2024
In the Press
PPL PRS LIMITED APPOINTS GREG AIELLO AS MANAGING DIRECTOR
10th July 2024, London, UK – PPL PRS Limited (PPL PRS) today announces the appointment of Greg Aiello as Managing
Alexandra Carr
10 July 2024