An introductory guide to music publishing the business of creating, protecting and promoting songs and musical compositions.

This is one of a series of short films produced by the UK's Music Publishers Association. The films feature contributions from leading figures in the industry, along with songwriters and composers including Portico Quartet, Jake Gosling (Ed Sheeran's cowriter) and Kerry Andrew. Together they provide an overview of the various aspects of this dynamic part of the music industry.

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