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Naomi Asher spent nearly five years as Vice President of International
Neighbouring Rights and subsequently VP of Songwriter Services at Sony
Music Publishing.

She was responsible for a roster of over 500 ‘catalogue’ writers; ensuring their music was introduced to a new audience through as many new channels as possible, as well as leading Sony’s transition from passive Neighbouring Rights representative to world leading authority with the acquisition and merger of the Neighbouring Rights business into Kollective Neighbouring rights. Naomi previously co founded Wixen Music UK Ltd, serving as Director and President from 2010 to January 2020.

She co-founded IAFAR, the only Neighbouring Rights Trade Association in the world, in 2018, after being frustrated by the lack of transparency in the neighbouring rights income stream. She is co author of the UK edition of The Plain and Simple Guide to Music Publishing. In addition, she has also published the novels, Shakespeare’s Ripper and By Page. As a publisher, she has served on many PRS committees. She has been a panelist for many Neighbouring Rights education events, webinars, and workshops.

She also acts as an Ambassador for the F-List (the first female-focused music database). Naomi has a Post Graduate Diploma (with Merit) in UK, US, and EU copyright Law from Kings College, London. An experienced leader, Naomi has a demonstrated history of working in the entertainment industry.

She is skilled in Music Licensing, Theatre, Neighbouring Rights, Company Growth, Relationship Building, People Management, Negotiations, Problem Solving, Event Management, Writing, Business Affairs, Education, and Risk Management. Naomi is a strong team leader who knows how to be a team player.

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What I do

As a Neighbouring Rights Music and/or Publishing consultant, my role is to make your life easier and help to maximize income. With fifteen years of experience specifically on this side of this industry, I know where to look, what questions to ask, and how to best explain and examine any existing or potential issues. I see the big picture while also being able to dig into the details that make up this income stream. I know what data to analyze, and where to go to find answers.

Having started my career in the arts nearly three decades ago working in theatre including many years working in London’s West End, I am well placed to provide support on any theatrical projects.

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Basic Publishing or Master Admin Services

From basic admin queries to desktop audits, we can help fill in the gaps to assist in maximizing income

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Full Service Publishing/Master Support

A full-service offering for everything from handling synch queries and disputes to strategizing next steps, we can support songwriters, artists, composers, companies, labels, musicians and independent publishers.

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Neighbouring Rights Services

Maximising Neighbouring Rights income is all about admin. Whether you have an agent or you need help with Sound Exchange and PPL, we can assist in all facets of this income stream.

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Theatrical Consultancy

Are you looking to put on a production or do you want your music used in a show? Are you looking for help with the process of getting a show off the ground? Please take a look at how we can help.

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Neighboring Rights services are delivered through DMG

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Fees

My fees are negotiated based on what work I will be doing and how much time that will take. If I am directly representing you at a Neighbouring Rights Society, I will work on a commission basis. Otherwise, it will be an agreed hourly rate or an agreed monthly or quarterly retainer. For Theatre, If I am doing any book writing as part of the process, I will require a royalty payment. Otherwise, it will be an agreed hourly rate or an agreed monthly, quarterly or even yearly retainer based on a mutual timetable.

What they say

Naomi Asher is a dynamic combination of enthusiasm and expertise, ideal qualifications for consultancy about music catalogues, music publishing or just plain music. Or lyrics, I should add.
Sir Tim Rice
Sir Tim Rice
Over the years I have worked with Naomi Asher and has proved herself extremely knowledgeable about all the nuances of publishing and neighbouring rights .She has been of great help to me on many occasions. I would highly recommend her as an extremely experienced and capable pair of hands to help individuals or companies navigate through the niche and specialised area that covers these aspects of music rights.
Paul Loasby
Paul LoasbyManaging Director/ Owner of One Fifteen management
It would be my pleasure to recommend Naomi and to let others know how wonderful and sufficient she is. Naomi I know and respect you very much!!
Jocelyn Brown
Jocelyn Brown
I have worked with Naomi Wallace Asher for nearly 10 years and have always been impressed with her industry knowledge and admin skills, her work ethic and diligence. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to any of my clients needing the advice and assistance of a conscientious and informed consultant in music publishing or neighbouring rights; she would be an absolute asset.
Peter ButtonPrincipal, Clintons
Naomi has, for many years now, been my “go to” expert for questions and updates on the (often confusing) world of neighbouring rights. She’s not only helped to educate me, but, I’ve seen her educate countless others. She takes her time and is just as generous a “professor” when answering basic, general questions as she is answering advanced, highly nuanced questions about the topic.
Tamara Milagros-Butler, Esq.Myman Greenspan Fox Rosenberg Mobasser Younger & Light LLP

We would love to work with you so please get in touch!

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Theatrical Consultancy

  • Book or Scriptwriting
  • Brainstorm and strategize the plan, process, and what is needed based on where in the process you are and where you would like to go.
  • Walk through any of the processes from round table reads through to west end or touring productions.
  • Provide introductions to agents, lawyers, accountants, publishers, creative directors, producers, and/or managers as needed.
  • Set up meetings with songwriters, lyricists, or other relevant parties.
  • Research, organize, and/or book venues, create workshop budgets
  • In the UK – update on equity, MU, and BECTU requirements 
  • Organize opening night parties and identify producers to invite to workshops

Neighbouring Rights Services

Please note – I can represent at societies (such as Sound Exchange, PPL, Abramus, RACS, etc), or I can liaise with your representative on your behalf doing all of the below.

  • Ensure that data is up to date with societies.

  • Make claims

  • Settle disputes

  • Liaise with Rights Holders if high-earning tracks are missing.

  • Analyze statements to ensure as much accuracy as possible.

  • Analyze discography to make sure it is up-to date.

  • Liaise with the representative to get any registration paperwork sorted.

  • Download statements and make sure accounting from the representative is accurate.

  • Identify any issues with society collections

  • Examine any discrepancies in earnings.

  • Communicate any new recordings, samples, re mixes, and any other tracks that need to be claimed/updated.

  • Work with Estates to overcome equitable remuneration hurdles

  • Work with potential income stream buyers to ensure death documents and other necessary ER documents are accounted for

  • Assist with smooth transition from artist to new payee in income stream purchase situations

Additional Master Rights Service are available but need to be discussed and agreed.

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Full Service Publishing/Master Support

  • Be the point person for synch requests to ensure fair rates are being approved.
  • Communicate with the publishing synch team to assist in the pitching process.
  • Work with music supervisors to help put songs on their radar.
  • Communicate with publishing A&R to get writing sessions in place.
  • Communicate with the publishing sampling team to confirm splits for any sample usage.
  • Liaise with clearance agents for requests to use samples.
  • Advise on what writers might be more willing to allow sample usage.
  • Additional reporting- download publishing statements and if accounting to additional writers, split those statements and send them to those writers.
  • Work with clients when they are exploring additional or new projects to best strategize what is income generating and what might be a black hole.
  • Assist with potential catalogue sales
  • Identify, liaise with, and assist with dealings between writers/artists and potential buyers for catalogue

Basic Publishing or Master Admin Services

  • Liaise with Music Publishers to field and monitor all admin queries, and disputes, and ensure all splits and rates are properly registered/paid out.
  • Compare writer-share statements from ASCAP/BMI/SEASAC/ MR/PRS etc, with publisher-share statements to identify missing income and query any discrepancies.
  • Submit new tracks with song splits to be registered and monitor when those are being paid out.
  • Examine any discrepancies in earnings.
  • Discuss and advise on marketing strategies – provide introductions with possible partners such as influencer agents as needed.