Category: Members
Reading Time: 2 minutesToday, we submitted our written response to the Government’s Green Paper on the future of the BBC. Representing over 180 music publishing companies, songwriters, and more than 95% of UK song rights, our message to the Government is clear: the foundation of the BBC’s music output is built on the talent and works of of brilliant creators […]
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe UK has a choice to make: become a world leader in responsible, licensing-based AI, or sanction the use of our valuable creative IP to technology companies to train their models for free. Today’s House of Lords Communications and Digital Committee report makes it clear that only the first path is viable for the UK’s […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes11 FEBRUARY 2026 Today, we are proud to announce our sponsorship deal with Vistex, highlighting our joint commitment to supporting education, innovation and excellence in the music publishing sector. The partnership will see Vistex continue to support a range of our initiatives, including our education and training programme and the Tony Pool Award, helping to strengthen skills, knowledge and long-term sustainability across the publishing community. Vistex is a global leader in enterprise software solutions for the […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesToday, 29 September, the MPA are proud to launch the nomination period for The Richard Toeman Scholarship and The Tony Pool Inspiration Award 2025. The Richard Toeman Scholarship Daniel Bleckley, 2024 Winner Sean Deacon, 2024 Winner Since 2006, the Richard Toeman Scholarship (RTS) has been […]
Reading Time: 4 minutesThank you to all the MPA Members who attended our Annual General Meeting on 25 September at the RSA House in London. The afternoon’s highlights included: ✔️Speech from CEO Paul Clements covering the latest updates from the MPA’s subsidiaries MCPS and PMLL, inclusive of significant growth projections, changes in broadcast licensing and future service provisions, […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesAre you looking for a safe space, professional development opportunities, or a sense of belonging at work? The MPA’s 10 employee networks offer all of this and more, and they’re open to all members. These groups have been running for over 3 years and are identity or experience-based communities where you can connect, grow, and […]
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWe are planning for 2026, and we need your voice! Each year, the MPA Board reviews the organisation’s progress and sets out the focus for the year ahead. This is your chance to influence that direction. We have compiled a short Member survey covering: Membership benefits and how you use them Events you value most […]
Reading Time: < 1 minuteToday, the Music Publishers Association (MPA) has announced their Annual General Meeting 2025 will be held on 25 September at the RSA House in central London. The MPA AGM will welcome members from the music publishing industry to hear a roundup of the group companies’ previous year’s achievements, areas of continued focus and financial performance. […]
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe ICMP, the global trade body for the music publishing industry, has issued the headline revenue findings of the first-ever economic report on the size and nature of key international music publishing markets. The ICMP Music Publishing Markets Analysis 2025 disclosed the findings of a detailed survey carried out among two types of respondents: ICMP’s […]