Since the foundation of Downtown Music Publishing in 2007 and Songtrust in 2011, publishing has been at the core of Downtown’s mission, and as the landscape transformed, Downtown divested its owned song catalog in 2021 to focus exclusively on providing world-class publishing administration and creative services. Downtown Music’s publishing administration services - Downtown Music Publishing, Songtrust, and Sheer Publishing Africa - currently have nearly 360,000 songwriters and almost 5 million copyrights under management. A Downtown Company.
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Downtown is proud to work with songwriters, artists, and businesses that make up more than 80 nominees at the 2025 Libera Awards, including Record of the Year, Music Video of the Year, and Label of the Year. Congratulations to all of Downtown’s clients and songwriters.
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The 2025 Libera Awards nominations are in. Downtown Music Publishing is shortlisted for Publisher of the Year, and FUGA is nominated for Distributor of the Year.
We’re honored to celebrate 13 wins at the Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) Latin Awards 2025 alongside our songwriters and clients. Congratulations to Tito Double P, recipient of the BMI Impact Award, and Peso Pluma, named Regional Mexican Songwriter of the Year and honored with the BMI Champion Award. We’re also proud to see songs from Prajin Parlay & Double P Records, including one by Alexis Fierro, recognized as Contemporary and Regional Mexican Song of the Year. Congratulations to all! #BMILatinAwards
Big congratulations to our President, Emily Stephenson, on being announced as a finalist for the #NEXTGEN_NOW One to Watch Award at the 2025 Bizzy Awards! Hosted by the Music Business Association, this honor recognizes executives under 40 making a lasting impact on the industry. Learn more about the Bizzy Awards: https://lnkd.in/ecUCPffM
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The nominations for the 2025 Music Week Awards have landed, with Downtown Music Publishing named in the shortlist for Independent Publisher Of The Year and FUGA nominated for Best Label/Artist Services Company. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eyXJJJia
“Same Love”, co-written by Downtown Music Publishing client James William Blades, was featured in the NFL's 'It Takes All of Us' Commercial which aired during Superbowl LIX this past Sunday! This spot highlights the inspiring work of Demario Davis, Arik Armstead, and Adam Thielen as they partner with kids in New Orleans, showing that every kid can be somebody if they have the right guidance. Catch the commercial and feel the power of this track as it brings the message to life. https://lnkd.in/eqbW6Dhz
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CDs, cassettes, and vinyl have all ebbed and flowed in popularity. Digital music streaming services are now the primary way that fans consume music. The shift to streaming has changed more than just how fans consume music; it has fundamentally changed the way music companies operate. This has prompted the rise of new business sectors like artist services companies, fueled an increase in acquisitions, and revived interest in investing in music rights. This panel of Nashville-based music industry executives will share how they and their companies have been impacted by—and capitalized on—this shift to streaming. Panelists: Kris Ahrend, CEO, The Mechanical Licensing Collective Andrew Kintz, EVP, Music, Sports and Entertainment Banking, First Horizon Bank Emily Stephenson, President of Publishing, Downtown Music Downtown Music Publishing Bob Valentine, CEO, Concord
We're proud to share that Sean McGraw, Senior Vice President, Catalog Management at Downtown Music Publishing, has recently been reappointed to The Mechanical Licensing Collective’s Dispute Resolution Committee. This committee plays a crucial role in shaping policies and procedures for handling royalties tied to disputed works, ensuring fairness and transparency in ownership resolution. https://lnkd.in/egPi45YJ
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Turning doubt into innovation. In this interview, legendary producer and musician John Robie opens up about his initial resistance to 'Planet Rock'—and how witnessing its impact on the streets and in clubs changed everything. A moment of transformation that sparked a new chapter in music. 💥 Catch the full interview to hear how John Robie’s journey in music led to collaborations with icons like Chaka Khan, New Order, and Boy George. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e3CGJeag
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The cost of settling for mediocrity. 🎙️ Legendary producer John Robie—whose work with Chaka Khan, New Order, and Soulsonic Force helped shape modern music—explores the cultural shift in creativity. He warns of the dangers of lowering the bar and choosing what's 'expedient' over what’s meaningful. ‘We have to find something within us that’s worth communicating—and do it in the best way.’ Don’t miss this powerful conversation. Full interview drops this Wednesday. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for the latest episodes of the #TheMusicIndustryLivesHere interview series. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dj_ikU8e