Music Exec Tony Latham Unveils Royalty Access Studio

Music industry veteran Tony Latham has launched Royalty Access Studio (RAS) to offer global artists and songwriters advances on future royalty earnings.

The details:

• As per Music Business Worldwide, the Irish headquartered business has secured funding of “at least USD $20 million to deploy over the next 12 months.”

• The platform offers music creators access to their future earnings without having to give up ownership of their rights.

• It also promises no hidden fees, no credit checks, no personal guarantees.

• As per RAS’ website, there are no fixed or minimum monthly payments, with the advance paid back by future royalties.

  
  

The boss:

• Co-Founder and CEO Tony Latham was previously Chief Financial Officer at Wise Music Group, and Finance Director at performer rights organization PPL PRS.

• He has also served as Vice President of Investor Services at music tech company Proper Group.

• He is a Trustee of UK charity Orchestras Live, which brings live classical music to communities across the UK.

  
  

What they said:

• Tony Latham: “Whether it’s a $10,000 top-up or a seven-figure consolidation, we treat every deal with care. Artists and writers deserve straightforward access to their income without unnecessary complexity of barriers.”