Gary Barlow has signed a new publishing deal with BMG.
Announced today (February 17), the deal covers Take That legend Barlow’s entire catalogue, both past and future and spans multiple Take That hits as well as tracks co-written for and with artists including Dame Shirley Bassey, Sir Elton John and Robbie Williams.
Gary Barlow said: “I was struck by the enthusiasm from everyone at BMG, and by the depth and reach of their global team. It quickly felt like a place where we could forge a genuine creative partnership, and that made the decision feel both exciting and very natural.”
Chris Dempsey, founder & artist manager, Corduroy Artists, added: “BMG stood out for their passion, their hands-on approach and the sense that Gary’s songwriting catalogue and future work would be given real focus and care. Lisa, Alistair and the whole team are great people and we’re looking forward to a fruitful partnership”
I was struck by the enthusiasm from everyone at BMG, and by the depth and reach of their global team
Gary Barlow
Alistair Norbury, president, UK, continental Europe & APAC, BMG, commented: “Gary Barlow is one of the defining British songwriters of his generation, with a body of work that has shaped popular music for decades and continues to connect with audiences today. What makes this partnership particularly meaningful is not just the legacy of Gary’s catalog, but the creative ambition that still drives his songwriting forward. At BMG, we’re committed to long-term, artist-first partnerships, and we’re proud to support Gary’s work with the focus, care, and global reach it deserves.”
Gary is one of the defining British songwriters of his generation, with a body of work that has shaped popular music for decades
Alistair Norbury, BMG
Lisa Cullington, VP, creative, publishing, BMG, added: “Gary Barlow is a songwriting legend whose talent, passion and creativity continues to spark amazing songs across a multitude of exciting projects. He is pop royalty and we could not be more excited to be working with him.”
With six solo albums to his name, Gary Barlow has won eight BRIT Awards and sold over 45 million records. Barlow is set to tour with Take That on this year’s The Circus Live– Summer 2026stadium tour, and is currently working on the band’s 10th studio album. They are also the subject of a successful new Netflix documentary.
Gary is pop royalty and we could not be more excited to be working with him
Lisa Cullington, BMG
Barlow joins the likes of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Loyle Carner, James Arthur, Lenny Kravitz, George Ezra, CMAT and Kamille on the roster at BMG.
Pictured above (L-R): Elisa Kustow, Executive Assistant to Gary Barlow; Emma Powell, Artist & Operations Manager, Corduroy Artists; Cassie McIlroy, SVP, Global Investments, M&A & Business Development, BMG; Alistair Norbury, President, UK, Continental Europe & APAC; Gary Barlow; Lisa Cullington, VP, Creative, Publishing, BMG; Chris Dempsey, Founder & Artist Manager, Corduroy Artists; Matt Clifford, Senior Manager, Legal & Business Affairs, BMG; Sophie Dorrington, Artist Manager, Corduroy Artists.
PHOTO: Jason Hetherington
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