Bucks Music Group inks administration deal with ROBA Music Publishing

22 July 2022 - Press release

Bucks Music Group has signed a UK/Eire administration agreement with German independent ROBA Music Publishing.

ROBA is one of the leading music publishers in the German speaking countries. The company offers full-service music publishing, provides global writer and publisher administration, clearance and licensing, and music supervision for all media.

Its infrastructure boasts innovative technology that includes an advanced and transparent client dashboard, as well as global licensing, collection and monitoring solutions.

The company has a diverse portfolio of clients including composers, artists, producers, publishers, music labels, film production companies, broadcast networks and brand companies.

Key artists on ROBA’s roster include Sven Väth, Scooter, ATB, Ben Böhmer, and Avec. German labels Summerfield, Place Called Home and Soave are also among the company’s clients.

MD of ROBA Prof. Dr. Christian Baierle said: “We are excited to be working with Bucks Music Group. Simon and the Bucks team have already been in close contact with our A&R and Admin staff, and it is great to see how dedicated they are. Choosing the right partners is essential as we continually enhance the international footprint for ROBA. Our new association will bring even more benefits to our songwriters and producers, and we look forward to a long-term, fruitful relationship. We could not be in better hands, and look forward to our teams doing some amazing things together.”

Bucks Music Group’s James Paterson, Bucks A&R, said: “ROBA is one of the most respected names in German music, with its reputation extends across Europe and beyond. It’s a privilege to be entrusted with its catalogue of great works from a diverse roster of composers, artists, producers, publishers, labels, production companies and more.”

Bucks Music Group is one of the UK’s leading and longest running international, independent, family-owned music publishers. It has a rich musical heritage, having been responsible for launching and developing the careers of music legends including David Bowie, TRex, The Move, Black Sabbath and Procol Harum. Its active A&R department continues to discover and develop new song writing talent.

Bucks’ catalogue includes works written by David Bowie, The Rolling Stones, Black Sabbath, Procol Harum, DJ Fresh, James Blunt, Professor Green, Rudimental, Beyonce, CAN, Pete Doherty, Roni Size & Reprazent, David Arnold, Sacha Skarbek, Troy Miller, Seton Daunt, Ash Howes, James Dring, Ivory Layne, Erland Cooper, Emma Blackery, The Heavytrackerz, LIFE, Brooke Bentham, Gold Spectacles, Johnny Madden, Zand, and more.

Label publishing partners include: Heavenly, Nude, Full Time Hobby, Brownswood, Rekids, Arts & Crafts and No Hats No Hoods.