The sixth annual program grows by 6% while five artists graduate to official endorsement status, including the company's youngest ever official artist.
PRS Guitars has unveiled its largest Pulse Artist roster since the program’s launch six years ago. The 2026 class features 145 artists from 30 countries, marking nearly 6% growth from the previous year and highlighting the program’s expanding global reach across diverse playing styles.
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Five standout performers from the 2025 roster are being promoted to Official Artist status this month: Bay Melnick Virgolino (United States), Jem Manuel (Philippines), Jien Takahashi (Japan), Leeland Thompson (United States), and Ratanapol Kengrien (Thailand). At just 10 years old, America’s Got Talent alum Bay Melnick Virgolino becomes the youngest Official PRS Artist in the company’s 40-year history.
“We’re thrilled to see the continued success of the Pulse Artist program and couldn’t be more excited about the talent in this new class,” said Bev Fowler, PRS Guitars Director of Artist & Community Relations. “Their creativity and passion embody everything Pulse stands for, and we can’t wait to see the impact they’ll make.”
Launched to strengthen connections between influential players and their local retailers, the Pulse Artist program offers exclusive discounts on guitars, amplifiers and accessories through authorised PRS dealers. Artists also receive promotional support through editorial content on the PRS website and social media platforms, helping them connect with venues and potential sponsors.
“The PRS Pulse Artist program helped me connect to a network of rising stars and collaborate with them on the most extraordinary projects,” said Pulse Artist Ali Yasin Eser. “It enabled me to boost my professional career and gave me a better perspective.”
The complete 2026 Pulse Artist roster and program details are available here. For local enquiries, head here.
