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Sony extends free counselling and well-being services to songwriters
By Chris Cooke | Published on Tuesday 1 February 2022
Sony Music Publishing yesterday announced the launch of Songwriter Assistance, a scheme that will provide songwriters and composers signed to the publisher with access to free and confidential counselling services and wellness resources.
It basically extends to Sony’s songwriters the service launched last year by the recordings side of the major which offers the same support to artists working with Sony labels.
It’s also part of Sony’s Forward initiative – Artists Forward and Songwriters Forward – which is all about finding ways to better support artists and songwriters, in part positioning Sony as the artist-friendly major.
Announcing Songwriter Assistance to the major’s songwriters and composers, Sony Music Publishing chief Jon Platt said: “We are committed to providing you with services that matter. The importance of wellness cannot be overstated, and with Songwriter Assistance we look forward to offering a whole new level of care and support”.
Meanwhile, the major’s SVP Publishing Administration, Amy Cranford, added: “We are passionate about taking care of Sony Music Publishing’s songwriters and composers and providing them with the best level of support. As we continue to expand our services with Songwriters Forward, we are proud to implement SMP’s Songwriter Assistance initiative”.
