# Peermusic acquires Australia’s 120 Publishing, names Karen Hamilton MD of Peermusic Australia

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/peermusic-acquires-australias-120-publishing-names-karen-hamilton-md-of-peermusic-australia/
- Published: 2026-10-28T16:28:31+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-04T01:39:47+00:00
- Original publisher: Music Business Worldwide
- Original article: https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/peermusic-acquires-australias-120-publishing-names-karen-hamilton-md-of-peermusic-australia/
- Topics: Business, Companies, Entertainment, Government, Music, Politics

## Key points

- Peermusic acquires 120 Publishing.
- Karen Hamilton becomes Peermusic Australia’s managing director.
- The deal includes about 5,000 works and 120,000 copyrights.

## Summary

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.

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