Avex USA and Sony Music Publishing Announce Global Administration Deal

17 February 2022 - Press release

 

Avex USA today announced a partnership with Sony Music Publishing (“SMP”), the leading global music publisher, to provide worldwide administration services (ex. Japan) to Avex USA’s acclaimed catalog and roster of songwriters and producers.

The partnership has a global vision that will expand into creative efforts, with the West Hollywood studio facility Avex House providing a physical creative hub for collaboration with Avex’s roster of global hitmakers and exciting J-Pop and Asian Pop songwriters and artists. Avex USA and Sony Music Publishing songwriters and producers have already held successful writing sessions and camps at Avex House.

"We were so much impressed by the culture of Sony's A&R team, they are incredibly creative and professional, and really understand both the artistry and business side of music." said Naoki Osada, President, Avex USA. "This partnership enables us to offer our artists an expansive network of support and opportunities for their songs worldwide, while maintaining Avex USA's boutique, familial approach to working."

Amanda Hill, SVP Creative and Nick Bral, VP, Creative, Sony Music Publishing said, “We are thrilled to welcome Avex USA to the SMP team. They continue to build and nurture an incredible roster of talent and we look forward to working together as they continue to grow.”

Avex USA is the US division of Japan’s leading music/entertainment company, Avex. In just 12 months AVEX USA’s Publishing division has achieved major stakes in multiple Billboard #1 hits including Justin Bieber’s Peaches and Cardi B’s ‘WAP feat. Megan Thee Stallion’. Through its partnership with S10 Entertainment, Avex USA Publishing represents Bernard ‘Harv’ Harvey, RIAA Certified Multi-Platinum Producer Cxdy of Internet Money as well as King Kosa. Avex USA Publishing also represents Brian Michael Cox and Patrick J. Que Smith among others.