Gaga Music and Warp Publishing Announce New Partnership

Gaga Music and Warp Publishing have today announced a brand new partnership.

The indie music company and global publisher have worked together since 2017, which began with Gaga representing Warp's catalogue across Australia and New Zealand, followed then by Warp taking on Gaga's catalogue in the UK. 

The new agreement sees Warp as an active partner in Gaga Music, with director Theo Seffusatti and general manager Nadine Riezouw joining Gaga founder Grant Gillies on the board of directors. 

“In a climate increasingly shaped by consolidation and external investment, it’s important that independent music companies continue to offer a genuinely creative and ethical alternative in rights management,” Gillies said.

“Warp is an iconic name in the global music community, with an extraordinary history and forward-thinking roster. It’s a privilege to be working more closely together.” “As we look ahead, we do so with sincere gratitude to our former partners and stakeholders at Inertia Music—Ashley Sellers, Colin Daniels and the late J.C. - whose friendship, belief in Gaga Music and unwavering support over many years helped shape our company and strengthen our enduring commitment to songwriters, artists and music publishing across Australia and New Zealand. Their contribution will always remain an important part of our story.”

Seffusati, who is also the director of New Zealand publisher Heard & Seen, said the partnership reflects a shared commitment by the business to champion independence and artist-first development.

“It also signals a continued investment in building meaningful international pathways for songwriters and composers across Australia, New Zealand and the Asia Pacific region,” he said.

Riezouw added: "Having been part of both companies, I know that they share the same values and unwavering support for independent artists. Being able to strengthen this ethos now jointly, is a proud step in offering further opportunities in a way that is truly independent, transparent and sustainable for our songwriters."