UK Indie Minds On Fire Signs Admin Deal with Sony

UK independent music company Minds On Fire has entered into a partnership with Sony Music Publishing (SMP), which will provide worldwide administration services for Minds On Fire’s catalog and roster of songwriters and producers.

The roster:

• Founded and run by James Pitt and Simon Harris, Minds On Fire’s roster includes the catalog of Rob Harvey (featuring songs by Clean Bandit, Joel Corry, David Guetta and Becky Hill), writer Tom Havelock, the New Young Pony Club catalog, and electronic artists such as Kolter, Obskür, Joe Ashworth, Objekt, Sasha and more.

• The agreement also includes a joint venture to partner on new writer deals.

Also announced:

• Minds On Fire has signed writer/producer Jay Gilbert to an exclusive writer deal.

• Gilbert is a frequent collaborator with KILIMANJARO, and has worked with THEMBA, Massh, Kitty Amor, Ankhoi, Eljé, Issey Cross, Nicole Blakk, and more.

What they said:

• David Ventura, President & Co-Managing Director, UK, SVP International, Sony Music Publishing: “We have long followed the achievements of Minds On Fire, as a boutique company helmed by two great entrepreneurs – James and Simon. The great roster of songs and songwriters they have developed speaks for itself and we are delighted to partner with them to help build on and expand their global reach in the future together.”