UK-based music publisher Dynamite Songs has appointed Claudia Namukasa as Catalogue Manager and Charlotte Hancock as Rights Acquisition Manager, expanding the company’s rights management capabilities and supporting its acquisition strategy.
The company, which focuses on acquiring and managing smaller catalogs of what it describes as “culturally significant” songs, said the hires are intended to support both the administration of its existing portfolio and the analytical processes underpinning future acquisitions.
Namukasa joins from PRS for Music, where she worked as a Music Licensing Consultant. Hancock, meanwhile, arrives from Warner Chappell Music, where she served as a Senior International Royalties Analyst, overseeing royalty processing across multiple catalogs.
“Claudia and Charlotte bring exactly the kind of additional expertise and support we need to reach our ambitions and I look forward to everything we’ll build together.”
Alan Wallis, Dynamite Songs
Between them, the two executives bring experience in copyright administration, licensing and royalties, as Dynamite scales its operations following a period of increased acquisition activity.
“What drew me to Dynamite is the conviction that some of the most culturally significant songs of the last few decades are sitting in places the market has not reached yet, and that there’s real work to be done in finding and unlocking them.”
Charlotte Hancock
Commenting on the hires, Alan Wallis, CEO of Dynamite Songs, said: “I am proud of the growth we have achieved since Dynamite Songs’ inception, driven by a simple mantra: it’s the songs that count. In a relatively short time, we have acquired over 1,100 songs, preserving and amplifying the works of songwriters who have defined the sound of their eras. Building a team that understands the value of these songs and their cultural legacies is central to how we operate. Claudia and Charlotte bring exactly the kind of additional expertise and support we need to reach our ambitions and I look forward to everything we’ll build together.”
Namukasa added: “Dynamite’s approach to catalog management is admirable, particularly its determination to understand each song and the songwriter behind it, ensuring they receive the care and attention they deserve. As the catalog continues to grow, I look forward to overseeing the post-acquisition process and ensuring these songs are properly managed and supported so their cultural and commercial value can continue to develop.”
“As the catalog continues to grow, I look forward to overseeing the post-acquisition process and ensuring these songs are properly managed and supported so their cultural and commercial value can continue to develop.”
Claudia Namukasa
Charlotte Hancock, Rights Acquisition Manager at Dynamite Songs, added: “So often the industry’s attention turns to the same names, the same catalogues, the same deals. What drew me to Dynamite is the conviction that some of the most culturally significant songs of the last few decades are sitting in places the market has not reached yet, and that there’s real work to be done in finding and unlocking them.
“With an ambitious acquisition programme underway, I look forward to extending this hands-on approach to a growing number of songs that have such exciting potential.”
Launched in May 2025, Dynamite Songs has positioned itself as an active buyer in the independent publishing space. The company says its portofilio includes more than 1,300 songs associated with writers and artists such as Ed Sheeran, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, Avicii and Tinie Tempah.
Earlier this month, Dynamite acquired the publishing rights to songs written by Grammy-nominated American singer-songwriter Joan Osborne (including numerous tracks from her breakout album Relish) and by Gemini Award-winning Canadian composer, arranger, producer and performer Lou Pomanti (including scores for TV shows such as CBC’s The Ron James Show).
In November 2025, Dynamite also acquired the rights to the catalogs of American singer-songwriter EricTurner (including UK rapper Tinie Tempah’s Written In The Stars, British pop-rock band Lawson’s Learn to Love Again and Juliet, and Avicii’sDancing In My Head and Broken Arrows), Grammy-nominated R&B producer and songwriter John ‘$K’ McGee (including Trey Songz’s Neighbors Know My Name and Jacquees’ Who’s), and electronic music artists TIEKS and Dan Harkna (Sunshine).Music Business Worldwide
