ICMP Information

ICMP is the music publishing industry's global trade body. ICMP’s membership spans Majors, Indies (mainly SMEs & start-ups) and 76 national trade associations across 6 continents. ICMP represents more than 90% of the world’s published music - more than 170 million music tracks, of more than 5,000 recognised genres, from baroque to Brit Pop to K-Pop. Our industry is the nexus point between music creation & music markets. Our members are the multi-billion annual investors in the world's songwriters and composers, then bring the world’s music to a global audience via all formats, including digital audio and AV music streaming; broadcast TV, radio and film; gaming; physical formats such as vinyl; print and hard copy songbooks; and public performances. Some ICMP companies were established in the 1700s and are still thriving today. Others are at the forefront of innovative, modern technologies such as A.I., livestreaming, virtual reality and voice activated audio hardware. As the global voice of music publishers and on behalf of our companies' songwriters and composers, ICMP's mission is to secure the best possible environment for the world's music to thrive, including by advocating to international decision makers and governments. ICMP's structure includes its staff, global board, national MPAs, 5 Global Regional Groups and specific Expert Groups.