🎵 Music Publishing FAQ

Hunting Ground Publishing

What is this agreement about?

This is a publishing administration agreement. It gives Hunting Ground Publishing exclusive rights to manage, monetise, and promote your music compositions worldwide—while you retain full ownership of your songs.

What music is covered?

We cover:

  • All songs you currently own/control (see Schedule A)

  • All new works you create during the agreement term

What does “administer” mean?

We handle the business side of your music:

  • Registering your works globally

  • Collecting royalties

  • Licensing for sync, mechanicals, and performance

  • Pitching for film/TV placements

  • Coordinating sample and title use (with your approval)

Do I still own my music?

Yes! We do not own your songs. You’re just giving us permission to manage and license them on your behalf.

How long is the agreement?

  • Minimum term: 18 months

  • After that, either party can end it with 90 days’ notice

  • We continue collecting income for 2 years after termination (to catch delayed royalties)

Where does this agreement apply?

Worldwide.
In some smaller territories, we may use third-party sub-publishers (see Schedule C).

What royalties do I get?

đź’° Income Type đź’¸ Your Share

Mechanical royalties 75% at source

Sync licensing 75%

Performance royalties 75% in aggregate ( 100% writers share and 50% publishers share)

Other income 75%

In certain small territories, we pay you based on net receipts after sub-publisher fees.

How and when do I get paid?

  • Twice a year (after June 30 & December 31)

  • Paid within 90 days

  • Delivered via online portal or email

  • Payments in your local currency

Can I approve certain music uses?

Yes. You must approve:

  • Sync deals

  • Sampling

  • Use of your name/likeness

If you don’t respond within 3 days, we assume your approval.

Can I check your royalty records?

Yes. You may audit our royalty records once per year, at your own cost, within 2 years of receiving a statement.

What are my responsibilities?

You confirm that:

  • You own/control your music

  • Your songs don’t infringe on others’ rights

  • You’re responsible for paying any co-writers or collaborators

  • You indemnify us against third-party claims

What if we have a legal dispute?

  • Governed by Queensland law

  • Either party must give 30 days’ notice before legal action

Can you transfer this agreement to someone else?

Yes, but only if your rights are fully protected and the new partner agrees to the original terms.

Am I employed by Hunting Ground?

No. This is a business-to-business relationship, not an employment contract.

Still have questions?

đź“© Get in touch with us anytime:
Shayne Cook
Email: shayne@huntinggroundstudios.com.au
Phone: 0499 772 112