PRS for Music, the organisation that collects royalties on behalf of composers and songwriters, today announces that 50 years on from Hollywood’s unveiling of its popular tourist attraction the ‘Walk of Fame’, 76% of the UK population would like to see London’s West End boasting its very own memorial to celebrate British talent.

The Walk of Fame which now extends to over three-and-a-half miles, today celebrates its 50th anniversary. Currently the attraction boasts 2,400 stars, however, famous Britons such as Sir Paul McCartney, Sir Michael Caine, Sir Michael Jagger and Stephen Fry have yet to be recognised amongst the stars.

PRS for Music believes a similar and equally high profile Walk of Fame should exist in the UK to celebrate British and international talent that makes an equally large contribution to the entertainment output of the British Isles.

The current criterion for the Hollywood ‘Walk of Fame’ includes:

1. Contribution to the Film industry
2. Contribution to the Broadcast Television industry
3. Contribution to the Recording industry
4. Contribution to the Broadcast Radio industry
5. Contribution to Live Theatre

However, PRS for Music would like a sixth criterion added.

   6. Contribution to the Music Industry

Ellis Rich, chairman, PRS for Music said:”Hollywood is an amazing powerhouse for the entertainment industry of the USA. However, we would argue that the UK has an equally impressive track record with the artists who contribute to this deserving similar recognition.  What’s more, in a time of economic uncertainty, injecting some ‘pizzazz’ into London on behalf of the whole of the UK should be embraced. And, what better time to consider it, when we are just two years away from the Olympics when London will be the centre of the world stage, so let’s celebrate our entertainment medal winners too.”