Boutique publisher for local songwriters

Royalties come from broadcasters, streaming services, venues and sync users. Songwriters share their income with you under a publishing agreement.

You keep an agreed percentage of the royalties and licence fees your songs earn. Income builds slowly as the catalogue grows and songs get used.

• Good ear for songs and the music scene
• Organised with admin and contracts
• Confident networking and pitching

• Publishing contracts are legally binding and can last years, so get a music solicitor to check yours
• Check the current requirements for joining PRS for Music and MCPS as a publisher member
• Royalty income is slow and unpredictable, so don't rely on it early on
• Keep accurate royalty statements and pay songwriters on time
• Only sign songs where the writers own the rights, including any samples used

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around £500 to £2,500, depending on your set-up and how you work. Publishing contracts are legally binding and can last years, so get a music solicitor to check yours.

Check the current requirements for joining PRS for Music and MCPS as a publisher member. Have a music solicitor review your contracts, and only sign songs where the writers own the rights, including any samples used.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around £200 to £1,000, depending on your songwriters and how often their songs are used. Royalty income is slow and unpredictable, so don't rely on it early on.