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Guy Moot honored with UK’s MITS Award, becoming first music publisher to receive the accolade
Guy Moot, Chair and CEO of Warner Chappell Music, received the UK’s Music Industry Trusts Award at a London ceremony presented by Mark Ronson. He is the first music publisher to win the accolade, recognising the growing profile of music publishing and Moot’s work in the industry.
The 34th annual event supported The BRIT Trust, which funds The BRIT School, and music therapy charity Nordoff and Robbins. Ronson credited Moot with introducing him to Amy Winehouse, with whom he later made *Back to Black*. Moot has held senior roles at EMI and Sony/ATV, and joined Warner Chappell in 2019; the award announcement said the company has doubled in size under his leadership.
In short
- Guy Moot is the first music publisher to receive the MITS Award.
- Mark Ronson presented the award at a London ceremony.
- The event raised support for two UK music charities.
Explained simply
Music publishing is the business of managing songwriters’ rights and helping their songs reach performers, recordings, films and other uses. Publishers work with songwriters on royalties, licensing and career opportunities, alongside record labels, which mainly release and promote recordings.
Guy Moot leads Warner Chappell Music, one of the major music publishers. He has also held senior roles at EMI and Sony/ATV, and his work has connected songwriters with artists; Mark Ronson has credited Moot with introducing him to Amy Winehouse.
The Music Industry Trusts Award is an annual UK honour, and its ceremony supports The BRIT Trust and Nordoff and Robbins. A publisher receiving it reflects the role publishing plays across the music industry, beyond the better-known work of performers and record labels.