Imagem Music Signs Steve Robson
06 Oct 2010
Imagem Music, the world's largest independent music publishing company, has announced the signing of renowned UK based songwriter/producer Steve Robson to a wide-ranging, global music publishing agreement which covers both his back catalogue copyrights and future output.
Imagem Music already handle the administration of a large share of Steve Robson's back catalogue via their acquisition of Rondor Music two years ago and have now agreed to buy out his percentage of future royalties from these copyrights. They have also acquired the exclusive rights to his future songwriting. This new agreement will commence on January 1st 2011.
Grammy nominated Steve Robson has sold over 35 million records as a songwriter and producer. He has produced, written or co-written both UK & US number one singles and albums by the likes of Take That, Westlife, Olly Murs, Leona Lewis, James Morrison, Carrie Underwood, Rascal Flatts, Blue & Busted to name but a few.. He also won both a Brit Award and an Ivor Novello Award for his contribution to "Shine" by Take That.
Tim Smith, Managing Director of Imagem Music said, "I've known Steve since he was 16 years old and have always believed that he would become an internationally renowned songwriter. He is hugely talented and his credits to date speak for themselves. We are fully committed to helping build Steve's career not only here but in the US where he has already made a big impact and I am convinced that he will go on to become one of the most sought after songwriters in the world."
Steve Robson said, "My relationship with Tim Smith goes back a long way and he has always been a big supporter of my work. He has always shown faith in what I do so the opportunity to work with him and Imagem Music is fantastic - it feels like the perfect fit."