Claire Macauley: Last News

DEALSMBMB Publishing – the publishing arm of UK dance label Cr2 Records – has signed up to IMPEL, the organisation that negotiates direct deals in the digital domain on behalf of an assortment of independent music publishers. The firm’s Mark Brown says: “We are particularly looking forward to joining such a great group of like-minded, independent publishers in which we can collaborate … and ensure rights-holders are paid accurately and fairly”.————————————————–APPOINTMENTSMusic start-up Delic – which is developing collaboration tools for music-makers – has announced the appointment of Claire McAuley of Warner Chappell and Cliff Fluet of Lewis Silkin to its advisory board.

DEALSHipgnosis has acquired the writer’s share of performing rights income related to the catalogue of songwriter David Foster. “David is recognised globally as one of the greatest songwriters and producers of all time”, says CEO Merck Mercuriadis. “He is the songwriters’ songwriter and the producers’ producer.