Musicisti Associati Produzioni M.A.P.

What Musicisti Associati Produzioni M.A.P. does

Musicisti Associati Produzioni M.A.P. is a Milan-based, privately-held Italian music production and publishing company operating with a small team of 8 employees across an integrated platform of recording, publishing, distribution, and ancillary services. The company records and produces music across genres — classical, jazz, folk, pop, reggae, and children's music — through a portfolio of proprietary labels including Golden M.A.P., Lira Classica, Lira Jazz, Lira Folk, Golden Jazz, Lush Tales, Spring City, and Map Rock, plus the Bimbofestival children's choir imprint and M.A.P. Editions for sheet music and music books. Core operations combine professional studio recording, mixing, mastering, custom song composition (e.g., weddings, anniversaries at 210 EUR per unique copy), video production services (200-800 EUR per package with YouTube/Vimeo distribution), photographic composit services, and piano lessons using a Yamaha C3 grand piano.

The business reaches customers through a hybrid physical-and-digital distribution model: the M.A.P. Point retail network spans 14 Italian regions through partnerships with FNAC, Virgin Megastore, Ricordi MediaStore, Musical Box, and Pick Up Discoteca, complemented by international representatives in Czech Republic, Germany, France, Morocco, Algeria, Romania, Canada, Mauritius, and Senegal, plus a dedicated Japan export program. Digital distribution covers streaming, downloads, ringtones, dedications, podcasting, and broadcasting rights, with content also available via Amazon and iTunes. The company is a SIAE-certified duplication facility (license 13043M), holds Italian VAT 11694480150 (REA MI-1487816), and was founded at least by 1988 (Bimbofestival founding). Ancillary revenue lines include used audio equipment resale (RSM), vintage collectibles, and music education courses.

Name

Musicisti Associati Produzioni M.A.P.

Legal name

MUSICISTI ASSOCIATI PRODUZIONI M.A.P.

Website

https://map.it

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Musicisti Associati Produzioni M.A.P. is a Milan-based Italian music production and publishing company offering recording, label distribution, video production, and custom song composition services to independent classical, jazz, folk, and children's musicians across 14 Italian regions and 9+ international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Music Production and Publishing Services

NAICS

Record Production and Distribution (512250), Music Publishers (51223), Other Sound Recording Industries (512290), Motion Picture and Video Production (512110)

SIC

Phonograph Records & Prerecorded Audio Tapes & Disks (3652), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812), Magnetic & Optical Recording Media (3695)

akta.pro primary industry

Custom Music & Original Score/Composition (MPAIALAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Performance Rights Administration (PRO Affiliation, Cue Sheet/Setlist Processing) (MPAIABAE), Music Production & Composition (Songwriting, Recording, DJing) (EDAMAAAF)

Keywords

• Music production services
• Music publishing labels
• Video production services
• Digital music distribution
• Physical music distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Milano

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Music Production and Recording Services: Recording, mixing, mastering, and production of music albums and singles for artists across multiple genres including classical, jazz, folk, and pop.
2. Publishing and Distribution: Publishing of musical works through owned labels (Golden M.A.P., Lira Classica, Lira Jazz, etc.) and distribution of physical CDs and digital content.
3. Custom Song Production: Composition of personalized songs for events such as weddings, anniversaries, and dedications priced at 210 euros for unique unpublished copy.
4. Video Production Services: Professional video production services for artists including slide shows, artist videos, and complete video clips at various price points.
5. Equipment Resale (RSM - Rifiuti Solidi Musicali): Resale of used professional audio equipment including amplifiers, cassette decks, CD players, receivers, and studio gear.
6. Vintage and Collectible Sales: Sale of vintage items including watches, lighters, musical instruments, radios, and collectibles through their 'Cose di una volta' (Things from the past) section.
7. Educational Services: Individual piano lessons (using Yamaha C3 grand piano), video courses, and music books published through M.A.P. Editions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Musicisti Associati Produzioni M.A.P. is a Milan-based music production and publishing company that provides end-to-end services for independent artists: studio recording, mixing, mastering, and production; physical CD duplication under SIAE license; publishing through a portfolio of genre-specific labels (Golden M.A.P., Lira Classica, Lira Jazz, Lira Folk, Golden Jazz, Lush Tales, Spring City, Map Rock, and others); digital and physical distribution; video production; and ancillary services such as custom song composition, piano lessons, video courses, and photographic services.

Product overview

Musicisti Associati Produzioni M.A.P. (M.A.P.) is a comprehensive music production and publishing company based in Milan, Italy, operating as a multi-product platform. The core offering includes music production and recording services across multiple genres (Classical, Jazz, Folk, Pop, Rock, Reggae, Ethnic, Relax), supported by video production services, digital distribution, and a network of physical M.A.P. Point retail locations across Italy and international markets. Key product lines include M.A.P. Editions (classical music publishing), video services (production and editing courses), custom song composition services (Amori Ricordi Ricorrenze), photographic services, and an online catalog of distributed music labels spanning 25+ genres. The company also offers piano lessons and maintains a used audio equipment marketplace (RSM - Rifiuti Solidi Musicali), plus specialized export services for the Japanese market.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Music Recording and Production Services
• M.A.P. Editions (Music Publishing)
• Video Production Services
• Digital Distribution Services
• Custom Song Composition (Amori, Ricordi, Ricorrenze)
• Piano Lessons
• Video Courses
• Photographic Composit Service
• M.A.P. Point Distribution Network
• Distributed Music Labels Catalog
• M.A.P. Point Export Japan
• RSM - Rifiuti Solidi Musicali (Used Audio Equipment)
• Bimbofestival Choir Productions Production of children's music albums and live event participation through the Bimbofestival, with the Coro Bimbofestival producing annual releases since 1988 and appearing on TV broadcasts and charitable events.
• Gianni Grottoli Photo Art on Canvas

Quantifiable outcome

• SIAE certified duplication company with license 13043M
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• A.F.I. - Associazione dei Fonografici ItalianicoreOthersItalian Phonographic Association partnership providing industry representation and standards for the music production and distribution sector. Located at Via Vittor Pisani, 6 - 20124 Milano.
• Media Association Service M.A.S.coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerService partner providing administrative and operational support. Located at Via Monte San Genesio, 4 - 20158 Milano. Tel. 02 69005757. Associated with M.A.P. for music distribution services.
• Radio Sanremo and Associated StationsmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with Radio Sanremo and its network including Sanremo TV, Sanremo Classic, Sanremo Giovani, Sanremo Digital, Sanremo Club, Plein Sud, and Holiday FM stations. Active in Sanremo music festival activities.
• EUROPE RCD s.r.o.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCzech Republic representative for M.A.P. distribution. Contact: Igor Kabanov, located at Hrdinu 4, Horomerice 252 62, Praha - Zapad.
• MVE-DISTRIBcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench distribution representative for M.A.P. Located at Rue Brancas 92310 Sèvres, France.
• MARLIN PRODUCTIONcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMauritius representative for M.A.P. Located at Rue Poivre 16, Quatre Bornes, Mauritius. Tel. 00-230-7020203.
• SENAZUR S.A.R.L.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSenegal representative for M.A.P. distribution. Located at VDN, CITÉ COMICO N. 6/3, Dakar, Senegal. Tel. 00-211-338279833.
• FNAC ItalymajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor retail partner for M.A.P. Point distribution in Italy with stores in Verona and other Italian cities.
• Virgin Megastore ItalymajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKey retail partner for M.A.P. Point distribution with flagship stores including Padova location at Corso Del Popolo 10.
• Ricordi MediaStoremajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor music retailer partner for M.A.P. Point network with locations including Mestre (Centro Le Barche) and Padova.
• Peter Pan AgencymajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManagement agency for Coro Bimbofestival. Located at Via Ingegnoli, 10, Milano. Owner of the Bimbofestival trademark. Contact: [email protected]

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• AWAL: Modern distribution and label services platform for independent artists; represents the digital-native trajectory M.A.P. would need to adopt to remain relevant beyond its physical/retail distribution moat.
• TuneCore: DIY digital music distribution platform delivering to streaming and download stores globally — comparable to M.A.P.'s digital distribution arm and representing the competitive alternative facing its roster of artists.

Direct peers

• Believe Distribution: Digital-first music distribution and label services company operating across Europe; comparable on the digital distribution and label-services side that M.A.P. addresses through its digital and physical channels.
• Artist First: Italian independent music distributor and label services company with physical + digital distribution across multiple genres — directly comparable hybrid distribution model to M.A.P.'s M.A.P. Point + digital offering.
• Sugar Music: Long-standing Italian music publisher and producer with extensive catalog across genres and rights administration capability, directly comparable to M.A.P.'s Milan-based publishing and SIAE-adjacent operations.
• Carosello Records: Independent Italian record label operating across pop, jazz, and niche genres with integrated marketing; matches M.A.P.'s genre-diversified label approach with multiple sub-labels.
• Curci Edizioni: Italian music publisher producing scores, methods, and educational materials — mirrors M.A.P.'s combination of publishing (M.A.P. Editions) and music education (piano lessons, books) lines.

Broad incumbents

• Edel AG: European independent music company with distribution, label, and publishing operations across Germany and beyond; comparable to M.A.P.'s multi-country European distribution footprint.
• BMG Rights Management: Global music publisher and label services provider covering rights administration, recordings, and publishing — a much larger peer competing for the same sync and publishing relationships M.A.P. serves with its catalog and SIAE licensing.

Others

• A.F.I. – Associazione dei Fonografici Italiani: Italian phonographic industry association with which M.A.P. has a core partnership; comparable as a structural participant in the Italian recorded-music ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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