AMF believe that in an ever-changing music industry the publisher needs to be as involved as the management, record label and booking agent, in order for our clients to develop and achieve their true potential. In a time where a publishing company’s role has become no more valuable than an expensive bank loan, AMF Music prides itself on being present and active in key events such as album setups with labels. AMF Music was created by Andy Farrow Managing Director of Northern Music Co – who himself has 25 years industry experience managing the likes Opeth, Paradise lost, Devin Townsend, Katatonia, Skindred and Soilwork. Through his role as a manager he helped secure huge synchronisation deals with the likes of Orange Mobile Phone, Clarion Hi-Fi, The O.C and Grand Theft Auto 4 that allowed his artists to fulfil their musical vision and expose their music on a worldwide platform.AMF offers all conventional publishing services such as worldwide collection through Kobalt’s highly efficient worldwide administration system and exploitation of our huge catalogue of contacts in film and production companies creating great synchronisation opportunities.

Graphite Records takes a hands on approach to selling records using its vast experience in management to select the right team for the Artist to maximise sales whilst the recording industry is in a state of flux and change with continuing diminishing returns. Graphite intends to work within a new model to enable acts to benefit from their years of management experience in a record label environment.

As Graphite builds it intends to grow into a “hub” for international rock/metal labels to tap into for marketing and distribution of their acts in the UK.....Often these genre based labels are trapped with inefficient distribution deals in the UK and don’t have the right set up to maximise sales. Graphite will offer major marketing and distribution in the UK.

Northern Music is a Music Management Company.

We discover, build and develop bands – helping them achieve a long lasting multi album career. We pride ourselves on our ground breaking and diverse roster that commands credibility within artists’ sub-genres, enabling them to enjoy long term international careers.

Northern Music Co ensures the fulfilment of the artist’s own vision with:
- Specialist advice backed by decades of music industry experience
- Tenacious negotiation skills, which create the best deals possible
- Financial planning in conjunction with lawyers and accountants
- Concise touring plans in conjunction with booking agents or self-booked
- Traditional and new media marketing

In an ever-fluctuating music industry we believe the most effective way of developing our artist’s best interests is to understand all aspects of the industry affecting them. This approach brought around the birth of sister companies: NMC Live, Omerch, Graphite Records and AMF Music Publishing. Although some of our artists work with all sister companies we maintain each company exclusive to their own purpose and will always look at the best options for each artist respectively. We will never create a conflict of interest; Northern Music Co. is a management company first and foremost.

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