Mushroom Music inks sub-publishing deal with peermusic for Americas

Mushroom Music has entered a sub-publishing agreement with peermusic that will see the independent publisher represent its catalog across the US, Canada and Latin America, excluding Brazil.

The deal gives peermusic rights to handle copyright registration, royalty collection, sync licensing and creative opportunities for Mushroom’s roster of Australian and New Zealand songwriters.

The arrangement marks Mushroom’s strategy to expand its presence in the Americas, it said in a press release on Tuesday (November 18).

The partnership comes over a year after Australia’s Mushroom Group launched a unified ‘Mushroom Music’ banner that consolidated the group’s recording, publishing, and neighbouring rights divisions.

Mushroom Group described the consolidation last year as “the most significant change” to its structure in more than two decades.

Set up in 1972 by Mushroom Group CEO Matt Gudinski’s late father – legendary music entrepreneur Michael Gudinski – the Australia-headquartered independent music giant has long operated across recorded music, publishing, touring and events, merchandising, booking agencies, film and television production, talent management, venues, creative services and brand partnerships.

Mushroom Music’s catalog includes works by Kylie Minogue, Tobiahs, Amy Shark, Budjerah, Emily Wurramara, Bliss n Eso, Mia Wray, Hunters & Collectors, The Angels, Gordi, Middle Kids, Dan Sultan, Skyhooks, Yothu Yindi and Archie Roach.

“Mushroom Music has always been fiercely committed to protecting and elevating our songwriters, so we’re thrilled to partner with a like-minded, family-owned company that understands the value of genuine, hands-on relationships and the importance of investing in songwriters and their music.”

Linda Bosidis, Mushroom Music

Meanwhile, peermusic operates 39 offices across 32 countries and holds more than one million titles spanning country, blues, jazz, pop, Latin and rock genres.

Commenting on the partnership, Linda Bosidis, co-CEO at Mushroom Music, said: “We both share a deep independent spirit and a passion for supporting songwriters with integrity, care and creativity.”

“Mushroom Music has always been fiercely committed to protecting and elevating our songwriters, so we’re thrilled to partner with a like-minded, family-owned company that understands the value of genuine, hands-on relationships and the importance of investing in songwriters and their music.”

“Linda and her team have built an incredible independent roster and we’re thrilled to be representing the talented writers and artists of Mushroom Music in the Americas.”

Mary Megan Peer, Peermusic

Mary Megan Peer, CEO of peermusic, added: “Linda and her team have built an incredible independent roster and we’re thrilled to be representing the talented writers and artists of Mushroom Music in the Americas.”

“This deal allows us to work with partners we greatly respect by leveraging our local creative, synch and administrative teams for the benefit of Mushroom Music’s roster. We plan to increase opportunities and earnings for their music creators.”