The highly anticipated The Music Business Unplugged podcast has officially launched, marking a significant milestone for the South African and global music industry. As the first South African podcast dedicated to the business of music, this platform reaches audiences across Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, the UK, the US, Western Europe, and beyond.

Sheer Publishing joins Music Connects Africa Zimbabwe Open Call, empowering artists, producers, DJs, and managers with expert insights on music rights, publishing, and sync opportunities.

Sheer Publishing dominates the Metro FM Music Awards 2025! Big wins incoming for our nominated artists, including Phila Koshin for Best New Artist!

Sheer Publishing joined the MEDI Policy Assembly in Lagos, Nigeria, to discuss Africa’s booming music economy. From copyright enforcement to financing opportunities, key industry leaders explored the future of music in Africa. Read more about Sheer’s role in shaping the next chapter of the African music industry.

This month, Bucks Music Group (UK) welcomes Clavis 7even, a genre-blending rapper and producer, and Ellie Gowers, a poetic folk singer-songwriter, to their roster. Exciting times ahead.

Ensuring your works are properly notified with CAPASSO is key to collecting your mechanical royalties. But who is responsible for this? Composers, authors, and direct CAPASSO member publishers can notify their works, while indirect members must rely on their administering publishers. Learn more about the process and ensure your music is registered correctly.

SAMRO has just announced its highest-ever revenue and lowest cost-to-income ratio in a decade! This is a huge win for composers, songwriters, and sub-publishers, as it means bigger royalty payouts and a stronger, more sustainable music rights system.