Partisan Music Acquired OTM Music Shares
The company has merged OTM Music with Left Music to create a unified independent publishing firm.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in Music — General
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Partisan Music has acquired Firebird's stake in OTM Music. The move initiates a merger between OTM Music and Left Music to form a single independent publishing operation.
Why it matters
Partisan intends to leverage the acquisition to provide high-level creative services for music writers and publishing catalogs on a broader scale.
The newly combined publishing entity manages a diverse roster including Sub Focus, Gianluca Buccellanti, Sudan Archives, and Leon Michels. Administrative services for the previous Left Music catalog are handled by Sony Music Publishing U.K.
The players
Alex Sheridan
He is the founder and CEO of OTM Music.
Graig Michie
He serves as the president and head of North America for OTM Music.
Kate Sweetsur
She functions as the head of A&R for OTM Music.
Sony Music Publishing U.K.
This organization manages administrative services for the Left Music catalog.
The details
OTM Music will incorporate the existing team and roster of Left Music into its new operations. The unified company plans to maintain active staff presence in London, Paris, New York, and Los Angeles.
Timeline
2022: Partisan Music acquired Left Music.
September 23, 2026: Partisan Music officially announced the acquisition of OTM Music.
Industry Dynamics
This move reflects a broader industry trend of independent labels consolidating their publishing assets to better compete with major players. It builds on the trajectory set by the 2022 acquisition of Left Music by Partisan Music.
Listeners can expect the combined publishing operation to manage a more robust catalog of artists like Sub Focus and Sudan Archives. The consolidation should streamline the creative output and administrative management for the works of these performers.
The takeaway
The merger underscores the ongoing consolidation within the independent music sector. Smaller firms are increasingly pooling their rosters to enhance their creative services and market presence.
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