Music, Media & Entertainment

We recognise that each and every client is unique and has a specific set of needs and expectations. We apply our considerable experience and knowledge to ensure that we have a clear understanding of those needs from the outset and that the service we provide matches or exceeds the expectations. We are committed to working tirelessly to build strong, long-lasting relationships.

Our devoted expert team of industry specialists offer a highly personalised service with emphasis on strong technical accounting knowledge that serves our clients’ personal, creative and financial needs and aspirations.

All clients, regardless of size or status, are important to us and will receive the same attentive level of service.

Established Artistes And Performers

Our music, media & entertainment team has a strong roster of successful UK and international clients. We have provided accountancy and business management services to some of the industry’s top profile stars and businesses for over four decades.

New, Up And Coming Artistes

We are committed to working with artistes, bands and performers who are just starting out in their chosen career. Once engaged, we inform, advise and guide our clients, drawing from a wealth of industry knowledge and experience, to ensure all financial aspects are taken care of from the outset. We firmly believe that following best practice from day one will reap dividends in the short, medium and long-term.

Other Industry-Related Businesses

In addition to our expertise of working with songwriters and performers, we include a wide range of other genres of clients such as DJs, managers, promoters, recording studios, equipment hire businesses, security providers and many more. Due to our extensive knowledge and industry experience, we can transfer skills to provide a customised service with focus on client’s needs and expectations. We are keen to work with any business or individual connected to the music, media & entertainment industries.

• Sales ledger maintenance and credit control
• Payment of invoices and liabilities
• Assistance with bank matters, full financial management and control of banking function
• Cash flow management
• General day to day administration of affairs
• Management and label commission reporting
• Contractual obligations fulfilment support
• Daily/ weekly / monthly accounting and reporting
• Networking medium
• Advice on business structure and business restructuring assistance.

• Tour budgeting and pre-production
• Assistance with label negotiations relating to tour support and promo contributions
• Tour accounting and reporting
• Tour cash flow management
• Tax planning and mitigation of overseas withholding tax
• FEU applications for foreign artistes.

• Company formation and ongoing secretarial services
• Budgeting, cash flow and profit forecasts
• Management consultancy
• Business evaluation, profit improvement and general business support and advice.

• Book-keeping services
• VAT registration, preparation and submission of quarterly returns
• EC Sales List submissions
• Preparation of management accounts
• Preparation of sole trader accounts and personal tax returns
• Preparation of accounts and tax returns for partnerships and LLPs
• Preparation of company accounts and corporate tax returns.

• Collection of royalty income
• Monitoring of registrations
• Royalty analysis and commission reconciliations
• Preparation of royalty statements for record and publishing companies.

• HMRC registration for new businesses
• Weekly/monthly payroll processing
• Autopay submission
• EPS and FSP submissions.

• Income and wealth protection planning
• Investing money for income or growth
• Reducing exposure to tax
• Reducing inheritance tax
• Mortgage arrangements

If you are a US artist looking to move or perform in the UK, we can help you:

• Complete your FEU application
• Prepare tour accounting for the UK and Europe
• Understand the UK tax laws
• Complete your UK tax return should you need one
• Provide information to your overseas accountant for reporting purposes.