Oyez! srl

What Oyez! srl does

Oyez! srl is a privately held Italian music publisher and independent record label headquartered in Brescia, Italy, operating since approximately 1994 as an original publisher (editore originale di opere musicali). The company runs an integrated portfolio of four core service lines: original music publishing with copyright protection and royalty distribution; international copyright representation, where Oyez! exclusively administers partner catalogs (including Ninja Tune, Hospital Records, Thundercat, and Oleta Adams) for the Italian market and reciprocally represents Italian catalogs abroad; administration and consulting services for young Italian and international music companies on their editorial catalogs; and a small independent record label that actively signs and develops new talent across genres. A fifth line, production music library administration, extends the offering into sync licensing via exclusive Italian representation of West One Music and Standard Music Library for international film and TV productions.

The company employs approximately nine staff in Brescia, organized across managing director, international copyright/royalties/licensing, accounts, A&R, copyright assistance, and office support functions, supplemented by an A&R partner and management-side support. The underlying technology is a music publishing administration platform that manages copyright registrations, royalty collection and distribution, licensing workflows, and international partner reporting — described functionally rather than as a proprietary technology product. No AI/ML capabilities, APIs, SDKs, or standalone software products are disclosed.

Revenue derives from five streams: (1) licensing and royalties from original publishing of represented works, (2) commission-based international copyright representation and royalty administration for foreign catalogs in Italy, (3) professional services fees from catalog administration and consulting engagements with young music companies, (4) record label revenue from music sales and streaming of signed artists (distributed globally via Spotify), and (5) licensing fees from the exclusive Italian administration of premium production music libraries for film and TV. Customer segments are hybrid: independent artists and composers, young Italian and international music companies, international publishers requiring Italian representation, and film/TV production companies. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is operated on quote-based professional services terms.

Name

Oyez! srl

Legal name

OYEZ! SRL

Website

https://oyez.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Oyez! srl is a Brescia-based Italian music publisher and record label founded circa 1994, offering original publishing, international copyright representation, catalog administration and consulting, and exclusive Italian representation of premium production music libraries for independent artists, young music companies, international publishers, and film/TV productions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Music Publishing Services

NAICS

Music Publishers (512230), Music Publishers (51223)

SIC

Patent Owners & Lessors (6794)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAIALAK

Public Performance/Neighboring Rights for AV Uses (Cue Sheet & Reporting Services)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Music & Audio (Recording, Publishing, Streaming)/Sync & Music Licensing Services (Film/TV/Ads/Games)

SECONDARYMPADALAC

Music & Synchronization Rights for Film/TV

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Film & Video Production/Distribution/Film/TV Licensing & Rights Management

SECONDARYMPABANAF

Music & Audio Rights for Broadcast (Sync/Master/Library)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Broadcasting (TV & Radio)/Broadcast Content Sales & Licensing (Formats, Archives)

SECONDARYMPACAFAK

Creator Licensing & Rights Monetization (UGC Licensing, Music/Video Rights)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Digital Media & Content Platforms (Online Video, Podcasts, Creators)/Creator Monetization & Fan Membership Platforms

Keywords

• Music publishing services
• Copyright administration
• Royalty collection
• Record label operations
• Production music licensing

Headquarters

HQ city

Brescia

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Music Publishing: Oyez! acts as an original publisher of musical works, protecting copyright and representing music catalogs. They collect and distribute royalties to rights holders.
2. International Copyright Representation: Manages international partner catalogs exclusively for Italy, collecting and administering royalties from international sources for represented catalogs including artists like Oleta Adams, Thundercat, Ninja Tune, and Hospital Records.
3. Administration and Consulting Services: Provides consulting services on editorial catalogs for young music companies, administering their songs and handling promotion. Works with catalogs in Italy and internationally.
4. Record Label Operations: Young record label actively seeking fresh music and new talent. Releases music across all genres without restrictions. Revenue from music sales and streaming.
5. Production Music / Libraries: Exclusively represents West One Music and Standard Music Library for Italy - premium music libraries designed for use in international Cinema and TV productions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Oyez! srl is an Italian music publisher and record label that protects and promotes musical copyrights, administers and consults on editorial catalogs for artists and young music companies, exclusively represents international catalogs (including Ninja Tune, Hospital Records, Thundercat, and Oleta Adams) for the Italian market, and releases new music through its own label. It also exclusively administers West One Music and Standard Music Library, two premium production music libraries used by major international cinema and TV productions.

Product overview

Oyez! srl is a multi-service music company offering an integrated portfolio of music publishing, international copyright management, record label operations, and production music library administration services. The core offerings include Editore Musicale (music publishing), Copyright Internazionale (international copyright), Amministrazione e Consulenza (administration and consulting), and a Label (record label). Additionally, the company exclusively represents two major production music libraries (West One Music and Standard Music Library) for the Italian market. The company facilitates artist submissions through a Send Music form feature.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Editore Musicale (Music Publishing) Original music publisher that protects copyright and promotes the music catalog it represents, both in Italy and internationally. Founded approximately 30 years ago and serving as the foundational service of the company.
• Copyright Internazionale (International Copyright) International copyright administration service managing catalogs from international publishing partners exclusively for the Italian market, including catalogs from artists and labels such as Oleta Adams, Thundercat, Ninja Tune, and Hospital Records. Operates through a network of publishing partners worldwide.
• Amministrazione e Consulenza (Administration and Consulting) Consulting service for young music companies on their editorial catalogs in Italy and abroad, including song administration and international promotion. Works with partners such as Undamento, Pluggers, and Factory Flaws.
• Label (Record Label) Young independent record label that actively seeks fresh music and new talent across all genres without restriction, releasing music from artists such as CLAMÖ, Marta Guidoboni, NAVA, and Gioia Lucia.
• Production Music / Libraries Exclusive Italian administration and representation of two prestigious production music libraries, West One Music and Standard Music Library, designed for use in major international cinema and television productions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Premium music catalog available for film/TV licensing in Italy

Named customers22 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ninja TunecoreOthersInternational music publisher with catalogs represented exclusively for Italy by Oyez!. Ninja Tune is a prestigious UK-based independent record label and publisher featuring artists across electronic, hip-hop, and experimental genres.
• Hospital RecordscoreOthersUK-based drum and bass record label and music publisher whose catalog is exclusively represented by Oyez! for the Italian market.
• West One MusiccoreOthersPremium production music library exclusively represented by Oyez! for Italy. One of the world's most prestigious music libraries designed for use in major film and TV productions.
• Standard Music LibrarycoreOthersPrestigious production music library exclusively represented by Oyez! for Italy, serving international cinema and television production companies.
• IMPF (Independent Music Publishers International)minorOthersInternational organization representing independent music publishers. Oyez! is a member, providing networking and industry representation.
• FEMminorOthersItalian music industry association. Oyez! holds membership, providing industry networking and representation.
• PMIminorOthersItalian music publishers association. Oyez! has been a member since 2005, demonstrating long-term industry commitment.
• KeychangeminorOthersInternational initiative promoting gender equality in the music industry. Oyez! is a signatory member committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance.
• UndamentocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian music company whose catalog is administered and consulted by Oyez!, representing a key partnership for administration and consulting services.
• PluggerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMusic company whose editorial catalog is administered and consulted by Oyez!, representing an ongoing consulting partnership.
• Factory FlawscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMusic company whose catalog is administered and consulted by Oyez!, representing an ongoing consulting partnership.
• Frontiers RecordsminorOthersItalian music label operating in rock and metal genres. Listed as a working partner in Oyez!'s industry network.
• Basta EdizioniminorOthersItalian music publishing company listed as a working partner in Oyez!'s industry network.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• peermusic: World's largest independent music publishing company with a strong international representation network. Operates the same sub-publishing and rights administration model as Oyez!, representing international catalogs in territories via local representation.
• Mute Song: Independent music publisher focused on sync licensing and artist publishing administration. Closely comparable to Oyez! in size and service mix, with similar focus on representing artist and label catalogs and placing music in film/TV.
• Hal Leonard: Independent music publisher specializing in print music, production music, and rights administration. Comparable in its integrated services model and focus on production music licensing for film/TV, similar to Oyez!'s West One and Standard Music Library representation.
• Domino Publishing: Independent music publishing arm of Domino Recording Company, focused on signing and administering songwriters across Europe. Comparable in size and independent ethos to Oyez!, with overlapping artist base and sync focus.

Broad incumbents

• Warner Chappell Music: Major global music publisher with strong presence in Italy and across Europe. Competes with Oyez! for local repertoire and international sub-publishing mandates, with significantly larger catalog and infrastructure.
• BMG Rights Management: Global independent music publisher and record label with a large catalog and integrated publishing/label model. Much larger than Oyez! but operates in the same independent music publishing space with similar service offerings including sync licensing and artist services.
• Universal Music Publishing: Major global music publisher operating one of the world's largest catalogs. Competes with Oyez! for both local Italian publishers and international mandates seeking European representation.
• Sony Music Publishing: Largest music publisher globally and direct competitor to Oyez! for international catalog mandates and Italian territory representation. Operates at vastly larger scale but competes for the same rights and sync opportunities.
• Kobalt Music Group: Tech-forward independent music publisher and rights administrator offering publishing administration, sync, and label services globally. Comparable service stack to Oyez! but at much larger scale with proprietary technology infrastructure.

Regional players

• SIAE: Italian Collective Management Organization (PRO and neighboring rights) representing authors, composers, and publishers in Italy. Not a direct competitor for mandates but the primary collective body through which Oyez! collects royalties in Italy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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