The Orchard Partners with Sony/ATV to Offer Publishing Services to Distributed Artists and Labels
Oct 06, 2020
Harry Nach, Kiddtetoon, G Herbo and Summer Salt Among the First to Utilize The Orchard’s Publishing Services
(New York, NY – October 6, 2020) – The Orchard today announced its partnership with Sony/ATV Music Publishing, the leading global music publisher, to provide its distributed artists and labels with an integrated publishing solution, widening the scope of The Orchard’s comprehensive suite of services for recorded music.
Through its global network, Sony/ATV will handle all aspects of global song representation and royalty collection, allowing The Orchard’s clients to benefit from the scale, infrastructure and premium royalty rates of the publishing industry leader. Harry Nach, Kiddtetoon, G Herbo, Summer Salt and Unique Leader Records are among the first of The Orchard’s distributed clients to utilize publishing services through this new cooperation.
This partnership is one of many ventures under the One Sony initiative, which expands collaboration among Sony’s vast network of businesses. Additionally, this initiative creates new opportunities for Sony Music’s artists’ catalogs across entertainment platforms.
“As a leader in artist services we are pleased to expand our offerings through this partnership with Sony/ATV. The Orchard thrives on empowering creators, and now we can build an environment where songwriters have the space to grow roots and take advantage of The Orchard as a true home for artists,” said Brad Navin, CEO, The Orchard.
Sony/ATV Chairman and CEO Jon Platt stated, “We are happy to share our extensive music publishing network and expertise with The Orchard in this new venture. The Sony/ATV family believes in the importance of creative development and professional support, so we are uniquely positioned to provide world-class service to more of The Orchard’s talented community of songwriters.”
“As an artist, the best feeling is knowing you have the ability to freely create,” said rapper Harry Nach. “The Orchard and Sony/ATV have given me space to express myself completely, and now as a writer, I can take full advantage of my craft and continue to make music that not only feels good, but speaks to who I am as a person.”
About The Orchard
The Orchard is a leading music distribution company operating in 45 markets worldwide. With a comprehensive artist & label services offering including full-service marketing, sync licensing, video services, transparent data analysis, advertising, rights management, digital and physical distribution and more, The Orchard empowers creators and businesses to grow and adapt in the dynamic global industry. For further information, visit www.theorchard.com.
About Sony/ATV Music Publishing
Sony/ATV Music Publishing is the leading global music publisher, which is home to world-class songwriters, legendary catalogues, and industry-leading synchronization licensing and production music businesses. With an international network of 38 offices, Sony/ATV represents many of the most iconic songs ever written by celebrated songwriters such as The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson, Carole King, Queen and The Rolling Stones, as well as contemporary superstars such as Beyoncé, Ed Sheeran, Drake, Pharrell Williams, Lady Gaga, Kanye West, P!nk, and Sam Smith.