Concord Music Publishing Signs Grammy and Ivor Novello winning Producer and Songwriter Fraser T Smith to Global Publishing Deal

14 August 2025 - Press release

 

Concord Music Publishing is proud to announce the signing of acclaimed producer, songwriter, and musician Fraser T Smith to a new worldwide publishing agreement. The deal encompasses Smith’s future works as well as select existing compositions from his catalogue.

Fraser T Smith is one of the UK’s most celebrated creative forces, with a career spanning more than two decades and collaborations with some of the world’s biggest artists including Adele, Stormzy, Dave, Sam Smith, Kano, Celine Dion, James Morrison, and Snow Patrol. He is a Grammy Award winner, an Ivor Novello Award recipient, and a Brit Award winner, widely recognized for his unparalleled ability to craft era-defining music across genres.

Smith has co-written and produced a string of global hits including Adele’s “Set Fire to the Rain,” Stormzy’s “Blinded By Your Grace Pt. 2” and “Crown,” Dave’s “Psychodrama” (Mercury Prize-winning album), and James Morrison’s “Broken Strings.” He also worked on Snow Patrol’s 2024 UK No.1 album The Forest Is The Path, further cementing his reputation as one of the most in-demand producers and songwriters in the world.

Earlier this month, Fraser T Smith co-wrote and produced multiple tracks on Kae Tempest’s critically acclaimed new album Self Titled, which has been praised for its sharp lyricism and sonic ambition. Smith is also currently back in the studio with Dave, continuing their long-standing creative partnership.

Fraser T Smith comments: “I’m absolutely thrilled to be joining the Concord family. Kim’s reputation and global success speak for themselves, and she’s built an exceptionally creative team and culture that feel completely aligned with our vision for this exciting new chapter.”

Kim Frankiewicz, EVP of Worldwide A&R at Concord Music Publishing, said:
“Fraser T Smith is a true master of his craft and a trailblazer in music. His track record speaks for itself, and his ability to innovate and elevate artists is unmatched. We are thrilled to partner with Fraser on this new chapter and to support his creative vision on a global scale.”