Wise Music signs Beks to exclusive worldwide publishing deal

Wise Music Australia has signed rising queer pop-star Beks.

The exclusive worldwide music publishing deal cements a partnership that has been in the works since before her single ‘The Thing About Us’ was released in 2021.

Larry Heath, A&R manager for Wise Music, said the company is thrilled to have such a talented writer and performer join the Wise Music family.

“With the music she’s already released as a prime example, and an impressive array of collaborations, Beks will be a name on everyone’s lips in the coming years, releasing music sure to stick with you long after you’ve heard it,” he said.

Jane English, managing director of Wise Music Australia, was equally excited.

“Beks has been on our radar as both a show-stopping performer and incredibly talented songwriter since her RACKETT days, and it’s just fabulous to have her on the team,” she said.

“We can’t wait to see where she goes from here – with her creativity and incredibly strong work ethic we’re excited to see her career unfold and to support her every step of the way.”

Beks (Rebecca Callander) was previously the frontwoman and guitarist for punk-rock outfit RACKETT, which toured Australia with The Darkness and appeared at Groovin’ The Moo and the Big Pineapple Festival.

She said joining Wise Music feels like family.

“Larry Heath, my A&R manager, has been on my journey throughout all my recording projects, nurturing my craft from experimental into full development. Making our working relationship official is the most exciting thing to happen to me as a self-managed artist,” she said.

Last year, Beks’ track ‘Devoted’ was picked up to promote Channel 7’s Home & Away as it teased a new “wild, fiery, flirty and mysterious” character.

Beks’ latest single ‘Make Believe’ is out today.

Beks joins the likes of Ngaiire, Donny Benet, Josh Pyke, William Barton and Harts on the roster.