Business Details
36 Years
experience
Your Trusted UK Music Publishing Partner Since 1990
Established in 1990, we are an independent UK music publisher, royalty administrator, and rights management company dedicated to empowering creators. As a Principal Voting Member of PRS For Music, we specialise in recovering royalties from live performances, broadcasts, and digital platforms while offering sync licensing opportunities for film, TV, and media projects. Our services extend to UK and international clients, including bands, songwriters, DJs, producers, labels, and managers. With over 35 years of combined experience, we provide a friendly, professional service without sign-up fees, ensuring 80% of publishing royalties are paid directly to creators. Our expertise includes live and broadcast royalty recoveries, YouTube claims, PPL registration, MCPS licensing, and monthly royalty distributions.We prioritise transparency, allowing clients to retain full copyright ownership with cancellation on 28 days' notice. Our sync promo team actively promotes music for use in film soundtracks, TV, and background systems, with clients featured in major media outlets. We handle neighbouring rights for self-released music and offer tailored solutions for indie labels, DIY imprints, and sub-publishing partnerships. Our track record includes successful royalty recoveries dating back two years for live performances and comprehensive digital rights management. As a trusted partner, we combine industry expertise with proactive advocacy to maximise income streams for music creators worldwide.
Services
Royalty Collection
Sync Licensing
Neighbouring Rights
MCPS Licensing
Sub-Publishing
Live Claims
Broadcast Claims
YouTube Claims
App/Game Claims
Print Licensing
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- 35+ years of music publishing experience
- No sign-up or upfront fees required
- We pay 80% of publishing royalties directly
- Monthly royalty payments to creators
- PPL Registration service for neighbouring rights
Associations and certifications
- PRS For Music
- MCPS
- PPL
- VPL
- SoundExchange
- Music Reports
Services
Royalty Collection
We recover royalties from live performances, broadcasts, and digital platforms for UK and international creators. Our expertise includes backdated claims up to two years and YouTube revenue tracking. Clients receive 80% of collected royalties with monthly payments and transparent reporting.
Sync Licensing
Our sync promo team secures music placements in films, TV shows, and media projects. We negotiate licensing deals for clients, with past successes including major broadcast networks and background music systems. This service helps creators earn additional income through media usage rights.
Neighbouring Rights
We manage PPL registrations for artists releasing their own music, enabling collection of neighbouring rights royalties. This service covers physical and digital releases, ensuring creators receive payments for radio and public performances of their recordings.
MCPS Licensing
We provide licensing solutions for manufacturing physical or digital audio products. Our MCPS expertise covers CD, vinyl, and cassette production, ensuring legal compliance while protecting creators' rights through proper royalty collection mechanisms.
Sub-Publishing
We offer sub-publishing partnerships for international rights management. This service extends creators' reach through local representation deals, ensuring comprehensive royalty collection across global markets while maintaining copyright ownership with the original rights holder.
Questions
What services does Maori Music Publishing offer?
We provide royalty collection, sync licensing, MCPS licensing, neighbouring rights management, sub-publishing, and live/broadcast royalty recoveries for music creators worldwide.
How do I start working with Maori Music Publishing?
Sign up for free via our website. UK clients can access services immediately, while international clients must be registered with their local PRO.
What royalty percentages do you offer?
We pay creators 80% of all publishing royalties collected, with transparent reporting and monthly distributions.
Can you help with digital platform royalties?
Yes, we specialise in YouTube claims, digital royalty recoveries, and neighbouring rights for self-released music.
How long does cancellation take?
Our contracts require only 28 days' notice for cancellation, with no long-term commitments.
Do you work with international clients?
Yes, we serve global clients provided they are registered with their regional performing rights organisation.
