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Why lending to a music publisher is sound business

5 September 2018

The music industry is making money again. After a turbulent period which began with illegal file sharing sites such as Napster entering the market and the rapid decline in sales of CDs and vinyl, the sector is becoming profitable again. This is to a large extent due to the revenue generated from the likes of Spotify and Apple Music (although there remain challenges to ensure that artists are properly rewarded for the music they create) and the ever increasing consumption of live music. Of course, underpinning all this is the quality of music being written and the live performances. Thanks to the likes of Ed Sheeran, Dua Lipa and Stormzy, U2, the Killers and the Foo Fighters, the quality of recorded and live music available for consumption, arguably, has never been higher.

At the heart of the current revolution are music publishers who are embracing and driving change. This article looks at the risks and rewards of lending to music publishers in this rapidly changing market.

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Portrait ofJulian Turner
Julian Turner
Consultant
London
Portrait ofJohn Enser
John Enser
Partner
London
Portrait ofCharles Kerrigan
Charles Kerrigan
Partner
London