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Peermusic acquires Australia’s 120 Publishing, names Karen Hamilton MD of Peermusic Australia
Peermusic has acquired Sydney-based 120 Publishing and appointed its general manager, Karen Hamilton, as managing director of Peermusic Australia. The move expands Peermusic’s presence in the Australasian market and gives 120’s songwriters access to the company’s international network.
The acquisition covers rights to about 5,000 works and 120,000 administered copyrights; financial terms were not disclosed. Founded in 2009 for Ministry of Sound Australia, 120 Publishing focuses on dance and electronic music and also represents some K-pop and J-pop writers. Hamilton joined in 2011 and has more than 30 years’ experience in music publishing and related fields.
In short
- Peermusic acquires 120 Publishing.
- Karen Hamilton becomes Peermusic Australia’s managing director.
- The deal includes about 5,000 works and 120,000 copyrights.
Explained simply
Music publishing companies manage the rights to songs on behalf of songwriters, helping collect royalties when music is used, for example in recordings, performances or films. Their networks can connect writers’ work with publishers and music users in other countries.
Peermusic is an international music publisher, while Sydney-based 120 Publishing was founded in 2009 to serve Ministry of Sound Australia and focuses mainly on dance and electronic music. It also represents some writers in K-pop and J-pop, and its catalogue includes thousands of works.
Karen Hamilton joined 120 in 2011 and has worked in music publishing and related fields for more than 30 years. The change links 120’s catalogue and writers with Peermusic’s wider network, as the company strengthens its presence in Australia and the wider region.
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