Setting up your music publishing
Are you a label or distributor with a growing catalogue, a songwriter or rightsholder unsure how to collect everything you’re owed, or managing rights for others and want to stay in control, for their benefit and yours?
If you’re figuring out the best way forward, I’m happy to help.
Building the backbone for your publishing vision.
Choosing how to collect your royalties
There’s no one way to do it. There are lots of options, and we’ll find the best one together.
Managing it yourself
Ideal if you want full control and direct relationships with income sources.
Using an administrator
They handle the admin so you can focus on strategy and creative work.
Do both
Combine direct management with external help where it makes sense.
Music publishing clients & partners
Get your music placed in film, TV, ads, & games
Active sync partner - Plutonic Group Syncs
Plutonic Group Syncs, established in 2012 by music industry veterans Beanz Rudden and Pamela Lewis-Rudden, is a boutique third-party licensing agency specialising in music placement in Television, Films, Advertising, Gaming and Trailer productions which require music with character and individuality.
Based in North London, Pam Lewis-Rudden is the Co-founder and Vice President at Plutonic Group Syncs and a highly respected Sync Licensing Specialist.
With over 30 years’ experience, including roles at RCA, MCA, and Uptown Records, Pam is renowned for pairing captivating visuals with evocative soundtracks. Her impressive portfolio includes placements in iconic productions such as Netflix hits like ‘Stranger Things’ and ‘Dark’, TV favourites like ‘Better Call Saul’ (AMC), ‘Normal People’ (BBC/Hulu), and ‘The Wonder Years’ (Disney+). Additionally, her work features in ad campaigns for global brands like Amazon Prime and Booking.com.
Pam partners with a worldwide network of independent labels, publishers, and managers, passionately championing emerging artists while delivering scene-perfect audio-visual experiences.
Testimonial
“Having great music is only part of the story. Finding the right sync, the right moment, and the right placement takes taste, tenacity, and timing. Pam is an experienced, global sync specialist with real instinct, and she genuinely champions the music she works with. She also has a sunny disposition that makes working with her a pleasure. I like her a lot and so do my clients.”
- Mandy Salem-Aubry | Managing Director, MSA Music Services
Practical legal & licensing support for music professionals
Legal & Licensing Partner - Jay Savage
Jay has three decades of experience in the global music industry, with a specific focus on publishing. Shortly after obtaining a law degree, he began his career at MCPS in London, where he was the African music specialist, before returning to South Africa where he worked at independent publisher, Gallo Music Publisher. Jay spent 16 years as MD of Sony Music Publishers before relocating to the Netherlands where he works as an independent business affairs consultant with a focus on legal advice, licensing, and contract negotiation. He has vast experience in all aspects of music rights, artist/composer representation, creative support and has acted as music supervisor on a range of TV and film projects.
Testimonial
"When it came to finding a partner for licensing and legal, Jay Savage was my first choice. I’ve known him a long time and trust him completely, which means I also trust him to support the people I work with. He has that rare ability to translate complex terms into plain language, and he knows how to secure the right deals, the right rates, and the right distinctions. A steady and trusted partner."
- Mandy Salem-Aubry | Managing Director, MSA Music Services
Finding the money
Income Tracking Partner - Claimy
Claimy is the first AI-powered music rights administration engine. It identifies missing rights, sends claims, centralises usage data, and forecasts revenue, giving rights owners real-time insight and control.
Testimonial
"From the first moment I heard what Claimy was doing, I was genuinely excited and I’m not the only experienced income tracker who has felt a rush of excitement when hearing first about the company. Their Co-Founder, Pierre-Alban Mulliez, described what felt like the missing piece of the puzzle. Claimy is on the same quest I was on back in 2008 when I was manually tracking the income for "I’m Yours". The scale is different now, and the tools are sharper, but the goal is the same – to ask the right questions and get people paid properly."
- Mandy Salem-Aubry | Managing Director, MSA Music Services
Know what's played, where it's played, anywhere
Music Recognition Technology Partner - Vollou
Offers AI-powered MRT (music recognition technology) to identify and report live and recorded music played in venues, ensuring accurate royalty distributions through Performance Rights Organisations.
Testimonial
“There are plenty of MRT solutions out there, but most involve expensive gear that’s clunky and hard to maintain. Vollou offers something much simpler. You turn the app on at the start of the set, off at the end, and it prepares the submission for the collection society so the rightsholders get paid.”
- Mandy Salem-Aubry | Managing Director, MSA Music Services
Project management & team coordination
I help you set up clear systems, roles, and tools so your team can manage publishing smoothly, even after I step back.
