Music Publishing Consolidation refers to the ongoing trend of mergers and acquisitions within the music publishing industry, where major companies acquire smaller publishers and catalogs to expand their market share. This consolidation has been driven by the growth in music streaming revenues, making publishing catalogs valuable assets¹. The trend accelerated post-pandemic as companies sought to diversify revenue streams and capitalize on the booming catalog sales market². Major players like Sony Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, and Warner Chappell have dominated through strategic acquisitions³.