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Whitemoor amplifies music industry services with new royalty division
13 May 2025
Trusted accountancy firm Whitemoor, renowned for its work across the creative industries, has announced a significant expansion of its music industry services with the launch of a dedicated Business Management & Royalties division. Industry veterans Gareth Murfin and Laura May have been appointed as Founding Partners to spearhead this new offering, bolstering Whitemoor's commitment to supporting the financial well-being of music professionals.
Headquartered in London, with additional offices across England, Whitemoor brings together the extensive experience of Murfin and May, who collectively boast over 45 years working with prominent names in the music sector. Their impressive client list includes acts such as Bombay Bicycle Club, The Charlatans, and Jon Shave, alongside companies like Beatport and Submarine Cat Records.
The core ethos of Whitemoor Business Management and Royalties LLP is to empower creatives by providing expert financial advice, allowing artists and industry players to concentrate on their artistic endeavors while Whitemoor expertly handles the intricacies of their finances. Their specialist services cater to the unique demands of the music industry, encompassing royalty accounting and administration, tour accounting and taxation, guidance on Creative Industries tax credits, catalogue valuations and planning, forensic accounting, and general financial management.
The newly established royalty services offer comprehensive solutions for labels, publishers, and other rights holders. This includes crucial administrative tasks such as song and track registrations with collection societies, meticulous reporting of sales data for neighbouring rights and MCPS submissions, efficient tracking of income from diverse sources, thorough review of royalty statements, and ensuring all accounting practices align with individual contractual agreements. Furthermore, the experienced Whitemoor team provides consultancy on specific royalty or publishing projects.
Gareth Murfin, a qualified Chartered Certified Accountant with over two decades of experience, also serves as a Business Manager in film, TV, and other creative fields. Laura May brings invaluable expertise in music publishing, royalty analysis, accounting, audit, and copyright, having previously held roles at Brighten Jeffrey James, Eaton Music, and First Access Entertainment, before establishing her own successful publishing company, May Music Limited. May will continue to run her independent venture alongside her new role at Whitemoor and remains a board member of the Music Publishers Association, championing their BeWELL mental health advocacy network.
Murfin emphasized Whitemoor's passion for music and their dedication to helping creatives flourish. He stated that May's addition significantly enhances their offering to music industry clients with a deeper understanding of their unique needs. May echoed this sentiment, highlighting the "potent combination of abilities and standards" that this partnership represents in supporting the music industry.
For more information, visit Whitemoorllp.co.uk
Headquartered in London, with additional offices across England, Whitemoor brings together the extensive experience of Murfin and May, who collectively boast over 45 years working with prominent names in the music sector. Their impressive client list includes acts such as Bombay Bicycle Club, The Charlatans, and Jon Shave, alongside companies like Beatport and Submarine Cat Records.
The core ethos of Whitemoor Business Management and Royalties LLP is to empower creatives by providing expert financial advice, allowing artists and industry players to concentrate on their artistic endeavors while Whitemoor expertly handles the intricacies of their finances. Their specialist services cater to the unique demands of the music industry, encompassing royalty accounting and administration, tour accounting and taxation, guidance on Creative Industries tax credits, catalogue valuations and planning, forensic accounting, and general financial management.
The newly established royalty services offer comprehensive solutions for labels, publishers, and other rights holders. This includes crucial administrative tasks such as song and track registrations with collection societies, meticulous reporting of sales data for neighbouring rights and MCPS submissions, efficient tracking of income from diverse sources, thorough review of royalty statements, and ensuring all accounting practices align with individual contractual agreements. Furthermore, the experienced Whitemoor team provides consultancy on specific royalty or publishing projects.
Gareth Murfin, a qualified Chartered Certified Accountant with over two decades of experience, also serves as a Business Manager in film, TV, and other creative fields. Laura May brings invaluable expertise in music publishing, royalty analysis, accounting, audit, and copyright, having previously held roles at Brighten Jeffrey James, Eaton Music, and First Access Entertainment, before establishing her own successful publishing company, May Music Limited. May will continue to run her independent venture alongside her new role at Whitemoor and remains a board member of the Music Publishers Association, championing their BeWELL mental health advocacy network.
Murfin emphasized Whitemoor's passion for music and their dedication to helping creatives flourish. He stated that May's addition significantly enhances their offering to music industry clients with a deeper understanding of their unique needs. May echoed this sentiment, highlighting the "potent combination of abilities and standards" that this partnership represents in supporting the music industry.
For more information, visit Whitemoorllp.co.uk