I have worked in the UK music business from 1983 firstly as an artist where as a band we had hits across Europe, with significant live performance and recording studio experience, i then moved from being an artist to a 30 year A&R career at ZTT recs/Columbia Recs/Sony/ATV Publishing where I was Head of A&R & then onto Performing rights with BMI & PRS for Music where I lead the writer relations team. I now run a small publishing company and produce/write for and with various upcoming artists.…

Simon Aldridge

I have worked in the UK music business from 1983 firstly as an artist where as a band we had hits across Europe, with significant live performance and recording studio experience, i then moved from being an artist to a 30 year A&R career at ZTT recs/Columbia Recs/Sony/ATV Publishing where I was Head of A&R & then onto Performing rights with BMI & PRS for Music where I lead the writer relations team. I now run a small publishing company and produce/write for and with various upcoming artists.…

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I have worked in the UK music business from 1983 firstly as an artist where as a band we had hits across Europe, with significant live performance and recording studio experience, i then moved from being an artist to a 30 year A&R career at ZTT recs/Columbia Recs/Sony/ATV Publishing where I was Head of A&R & then onto Performing rights with BMI & PRS for Music where I lead the writer relations team.
I now run a small publishing company and produce/write for and with various upcoming artists.

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Work Experience

Director at KTPM Ltd Music Publishing
January 1, 2019 - November 7, 2025
Founder and director of an independent music publishing company, focusing on rights management, catalog development, and revenue opportunities for songwriters and publishers.
Head of Writer Publisher Relations at PRS for Music
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Led writer and publisher relations across the UK, driving strategic partnerships, licensing initiatives, and revenue growth for songwriters and publishers.
Senior Executive Writer Publisher Relations (Europe) at Broadcast Music, Inc.
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Managed European writer and publisher relations; built networks with agencies and publishers; negotiated licenses and supported rights management.
Head of A&R at Sony/ATV Music Publishing
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
Led A&R strategy and creative development, signing and nurturing writers and catalogs; oversaw publishing operations.
Senior A&R Manager at Columbia Records
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001
Directed A&R activities, identified talent, and contributed to artist development and catalog strategy.
A&R Manager at ZTT Records/Perfect Songs Publishing
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1997
A&R leadership for label and publishing; scouted talent and guided creative output.
Original Member at Kissing The Pink
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1990
Original member of UK recording act; eight years touring across Europe and the USA; contributed to releases.
Member at CMA International Advisory Board
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Member of CMA International Advisory Board; contributed strategic guidance and industry insights.
Senior Lecturer at City College Manchester
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001
Senior Lecturer; co-created and delivered one of the first Music and New Media Management courses in Higher Education.

Education

First Class Honours Degree in Fine Art, Sculpture at West Surrey College of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1981

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education