Publishing Deals
Whether you're looking for an advance against future royalties or simply want expert administration of your catalogue — we have the right deal structure for you.
Publishing Deal with Advance
Secure an Upfront Advance Against Future Royalties
A publishing deal with an advance provides an upfront payment against your future royalty earnings. This is ideal for songwriters and artists who need immediate funding to support their creative work, touring, or recording costs.
What's Included
- Upfront cash advance against future royalties
- Publisher actively pitches your songs for sync, covers, and licensing
- Full administration of your catalogue (PRS, MCPS, PPL)
- Creative support and A&R guidance
- Recoupment from royalties before you receive further payments
- Term typically 1–3 years with option periods
Suitable For
- Established songwriters with a proven track record
- Artists with existing chart or sync history
- Writers with a strong catalogue ready to be exploited
The Process
- 1Initial consultation and catalogue review
- 2Assessment of earning potential and advance valuation
- 3Deal negotiation with publisher
- 4Contract review and signing
- 5Catalogue registration and administration begins
Publishing Administration Deal
Keep Full Control — We Handle the Admin
A publishing administration deal (admin deal) means you retain full ownership of your copyright while we handle all the administration, registration, and collection on your behalf. No advance is paid, but you keep a higher percentage of your royalties.
What's Included
- You retain 100% ownership of your copyright
- Full PRS, MCPS, PPL, and neighbouring rights registration
- Royalty collection from all global societies
- Sync licensing pitching and placement
- Transparent royalty statements and reporting
- Typically 80–90% royalty split in your favour
Suitable For
- Emerging songwriters building their catalogue
- Artists who want to retain copyright ownership
- Writers earning royalties but not yet at advance level
The Process
- 1Catalogue audit and registration review
- 2Agreement on administration fee and royalty split
- 3Contract signing
- 4Full catalogue registration with all relevant societies
- 5Ongoing royalty collection and reporting
Our Publisher Relationships
Fox Music Consultancy has established relationships with leading publishers including Supreme Songs, enabling us to facilitate the right deal for your catalogue and career stage.
Register to Learn MoreFrequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a publishing deal and an admin deal?
A publishing deal typically involves a publisher acquiring a share of your copyright in exchange for services and often an advance. An admin deal means you retain full copyright ownership while the publisher handles administration and collection for a fee or percentage.
How long does a publishing deal last?
Publishing deals typically run for 1–3 years with option periods. Admin deals can be shorter, often 1–2 years. We always negotiate the best terms for our clients.
What royalties can I expect to earn?
Royalties vary widely depending on your catalogue, usage, and territory. We'll conduct a thorough assessment of your earning potential before recommending any deal structure.
Do I need to be signed to a label to get a publishing deal?
No. Publishing deals are separate from record deals. Songwriters and producers who are not signed to labels can — and often do — have publishing deals.
What is recoupment?
If you receive an advance, the publisher recoups (takes back) that money from your royalty earnings before paying you further. Once recouped, you receive your agreed royalty share.