Australia‘s Gaga Music, an independent publishing and sync specialist, and United Kingdom-based Warp Publishing have formed a new partnership that extends a working relationship dating to 2017.
The companies first collaborated when Gaga Music represented Warp Publishing’s catalogue across Australia and New Zealand. Warp later represented Gaga’s catalogue in the United Kingdom.
Partnership details#
Announced Monday, Aug. 31 on the eve of the 2026 BIGSOUND conference in Brisbane, Australia, the new arrangement makes Warp an active partner in Gaga Music alongside founder Grant Gillies. Warp Publishing director Theo Seffusatti and general manager Nadine Riezouw also join Gillies on Gaga’s board as directors.
The new deal should “expand global opportunities” for songwriters, composers and represented catalogues, according to a statement.
Executive comments#
Grant Gillies, founder of Gaga Music, said:
“In a climate increasingly shaped by consolidation and external investment, it’s important that independent music companies continue to offer a genuinely creative and ethical alternative in rights management. Warp is an iconic name in the global music community, with an extraordinary history and forward-thinking roster. It’s a privilege to be working more closely together.”
Theo Seffusatti, director of Warp Publishing and New Zealand publisher Heard & Seen, said in a joint statement:
“This partnership reflects a shared commitment to independence, artist-focused development and long term creative growth through sync, score and songwriting opportunities. It also signals a continued investment in building meaningful international pathways for songwriters and composers across Australia, New Zealand and the Asia Pacific region.”
Nadine Riezouw, general manager of Warp Publishing and former general manager of Gaga Music, added:
“Having been part of both companies, I know that they share the same values and unwavering support for independent artists. Being able to strengthen this ethos now jointly, is a proud step in offering further opportunities in a way that is truly independent, transparent and sustainable for our songwriters.”
With the new arrangement, Gaga Music separates from its former partners and stakeholders at Inertia Music. Gillies acknowledged the company and its team, saying “their contribution will always remain an important part of our story.”
Company backgrounds#
Established in 2007, Gaga Music administers and pitches over 100,000 titles and operates through offices in Melbourne and Sydney, Australia, and Auckland, New Zealand. Its catalogue includes works from Third Side Music, Arts & Crafts, Secretly Canadian, PIAS, Thrill Jockey, City Slang, Low Profile, Erased Tapes and others.
Warp Publishing has been in business for 15 years and counting, with offices in London, United Kingdom, and Los Angeles, United States. Its music publishing roster includes:
- Kelvin Krash
- Danny Brown
- Yves Tumor
- Kelsey Lu
- Daniel Lopatin
- Khruangbin
- Death Grips
- Caterina Barbieri
- Kwes
- Dry Cleaning
- Bibio
- Boards of Canada
among many others.
