Leading UK music supervision company 45RPM has announced the launch of a music publishing arm with the support of Universal Music Publishing Group, a leading, global music publishing company.
Established in 2022, 45RPM has quickly emerged as a trailblazing music supervision collective founded by industry experts Iain Cooke (Back to Black, The Gentleman), Sarah Bridge (The Crown, Theory of Everything), Catherine Grieves (Baby Reindeer, Killing Eve), and Nick Angel (Paddington 2, Bridget Jones’ Diary). Adding to this heavyweight team of music supervisors is Ayla Owen, former Head of Music at BBH London and ex European VP of Sync at Warner Chappell Music, who took on the role of 45RPM Managing Director in January 2024.
At the core of 45RPM's ethos is the provision of a comprehensive, full-service experience for clients, offering unparalleled creative guidance in soundtrack development, composer partnerships, rights negotiation, budget management and on-camera music supervision. By venturing into music publishing, 45RPM will spotlight exceptionally talented composers and songwriters positioned for success in the world of Film, TV, Advertising, and Gaming.
Universal Music Publishing Group, home to award-winning composers and chart-topping songwriters, offers a global platform unrivaled in the music industry. This collaboration provides a unique opportunity for composers and songwriters to benefit from dual expertise, blending the creative prowess of top music supervisors at 45RPM with the prestigious and comprehensive resources of Universal Music Publishing.
"We are thrilled to embark on this innovative partnership with Universal Music Publishing Group," said Ayla Owen, Managing Director of 45RPM. "Through this collaboration, composers and songwriters can access the best of both worlds: the specialised attention and industry insight of our seasoned music supervisors, combined with the expansive reach and legacy of Universal Music Publishing. Together, we aim to elevate the music creation process and amplify the voices of exceptional talents worldwide."
“What we also very much hope to do in our partnership with UMPG is bring composers more into the world of creating songs and likewise help facilitate songwriters into composing music for Film and TV,” said Nick Angel, Founder and Director of 45RPM. “We’re perfectly placed to be a bridge for both, and would be delighted if we could in any way be a catalyst for both.”
Natasha Baldwin, Executive Vice President, UMPG Classics & Screen, said, “At UMPG, we are uniquely positioned to champion both composers and songwriters on a global scale with our specialist skills in screen and classical music, alongside our extensive reach across all mainstream genres. We are therefore delighted to enter into this collaboration with 45 RPM, a company clearly blazing a trail in the music supervision world and to amplify their offering to composers and songwriters in the audiovisual space.”
Tom Foster, Senior Vice President, Film and TV, Europe, UMPG: “45RPM have an incredible track record in music supervision and we are delighted to be part of the journey as they build their publishing roster. I’m particularly excited about the opportunities this collaboration brings for UMPG songwriters and composers in terms of original songs and score for TV and Film productions.”
