Music Publishers Association Announces Sponsorship Deal with Vistex

11 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 music industry, specialising in managing copyright, licensing, royalties and other revenue and margin management processes. With deep expertise in intellectual property-driven industries, Vistex supports transparency, efficiency and innovation, making it a strong strategic partner for the music publishing sector. 

A key focus of the partnership will be the MPA’s educational programme, including its “The Publishing Effect: A 101 of Music Publishing” courses, designed to support early-career professionals and those seeking to deepen their understanding of music publishing, rights and royalties. Education remains a vital pillar of our work, helping to ensure the industry is well-equipped to meet future challenges, and Vistex’s support will enable the programme to continue to grow and reach new audiences. 

The partnership also supports our commitment to recognising outstanding contributions to the industry through the Tony Pool Award. This award celebrates the achievements of those who have shown an exceptional contribution to the administrative areas (including royalties, copyright, business affairs, finance, HR and IT) of the music publishing industry. Previous recipients include Alison Hook, Atay Dervish, Ross Greening, Barry McKee, Maria Forte, Steve Clark and Andy Godfrey. 

Our partnership reflects a shared commitment to investing in education, celebrating excellence and supporting the future of music publishing over the next three years. 

PAUL CLEMENTS: CEO, MPA   

“We are both delighted and very grateful to continue our partnership with Vistex, whose ongoing support plays an important role in strengthening the foundations of the music publishing sector. Education and professional development remain central to the MPA’s work, and this partnership helps us to invest meaningfully in the next generation of publishing professionals, while continuing to recognise excellence through initiatives such as the Tony Pool Award.    

We look forward to building on our collaboration with Vistex over the next three years in support of a sustainable and resilient publishing community.” 

AMOS BIEGUN: CEO, VISTEX:  

“We are very proud to continue our longstanding partnership with the MPA. These programs play an essential role in developing skills, knowledge and opportunity across the music publishing sector. At Vistex, we believe that innovation and education are essential to sustaining a thriving music publishing ecosystem. We look forward to working closely with the MPA in the years ahead and to contributing, together, to the sector’s long‑term growth.”