publishing

Slipstream and Kobalt join forces for global music publishing administration

Music licensing platform Slipstream has partnered with independent music publisher Kobalt for global music publishing administration. The deal includes an investment from Kobalt into Slipstream, which last month acquired Anthem Entertainment’s production music businesses, specifically US-based Jingle Punks, 5 Alarm Music and UK-based Cavendish Music. The acquisition bolstered Slipstream’s music ...

Wise Music signs artist and producer Janus Rasmussen

Sentric forms publishing JV with Scruff Of The Neck to further support UK guitar music

AllTrack launches mechanical rights division

Wise Music Group renews long-term partnership with Ólafur Arnalds

SoundExchange agrees reciprocal deal with South African Music Performance Rights Association

SoundExchange and the South African Music Performance Rights Association (SAMPRA) have struck a reciprocal agreement. The partnership will see US and SA performers paid royalties for the use ...

TikTok signs new licensing agreement with ICE

TikTok and International Copyright Enterprise (ICE) have agreed a new long-term partnership. The renewal of their agreement will continue to provide opportunities for societies, publishers, songwriters, producers and ...

Michelle Escoffery named as chair of Ivors Academy Trust

Michelle Escoffery has been confirmed as the next chair of The Ivors Academy Trust after being voted in by her fellow trustees. The independent charity helps songwriters and ...

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Sony Music Publishing MENA signs Egyptian songwriter and composer Aziz El Shafei

UMPG signs singer-songwriter Lusaint to global publishing deal

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