Sony/ATV extends deal with British producer Two Inch Punch

Sony/ATV has extended its global publishing agreement with UK hit songwriter, artist and producer Ben Ash aka Two Inch Punch.

The new agreement covers Ash’s entire song catalogue, including the No. 1 hit “Money On My Mind” penned with and recorded by Sam Smith.

Other standout Ash songs have been recorded by artists such as Rag N Bone Man, Jake Bugg, Jessie Ware and Years & Years.

The new deal additionally takes in future works.

Sony/ATV UK Managing Director and President, Worldwide Creative Guy Moot said: “We are thrilled to continue this relationship with such a hugely talented producer and songwriter.”

Sony/ATV Head of A&R, UK David Ventura said: “We could not be happier! Working with Ben for the last few years has been tremendously inspiring. He is without a doubt one of the hottest writer/producers in the country and his track record speaks for itself. Alongside his work with established international artists, Ben has a gift for recognising and developing emerging song-writer talent, which is incredible.

“On behalf of everyone here in the UK and in the US, we are over the moon to continue our adventure with Ben and his team.”

“We are thrilled to continue this relationship with such a hugely talented producer and songwriter.”

Guy Moot, Sony/ATV

Ben Ash said: “I really appreciate Sony/ATV having faith in me again. I’ve always had a great relationship with the UK team, including Guy, David, Alice, Sarah and Alastair. More recently, the LA team, including Amanda and Nick, have been so amazing, too. I really appreciate them all and I hope I can reward their faith. So excited for the next couple of years!”

Ash’s managers, Ben Parmar and Daniel Parmar of PMR, said: “We’re stoked to continue our working relationship with Sony/ATV, Guy and David and his team. Two Inch is in the most furtive period of his career and we are all incredibly excited for what the future holds.”

In addition to the aforementioned, Ash has worked with artists including Damon Albarn, Anne-Marie, Mikky Ekko, Lianne La Havas, Tory Lanez, Lion Babe, James Vincent McMorrow, Tinashe and Ty Dolla $ign.

More recently, Ash has been writing with and developing UK songwriter and recording artist Rex Orange County who in January was announced as the runner-up on the BBC Sound of 2018 poll.

[Pictured L-R: Two Inch Punch’s managers Ben Parmar and Daniel Parmar of PMR, Sony/ATV UK Managing Director and President, Worldwide Creative Guy Moot, Two Inch Punch, Sony/ATV Head of A&R UK David Ventura, Sony/ATV UK Song Plugger Alice Vaughan and Sony ATV UK General Counsel/VP, Legal & Business Affairs Tim Major.]Music Business Worldwide

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