GME Masterclass Series: The Guide to Music Publishing & Sync Opportunities

We welcome Andrew Campbell, CEO of Steam Music, for a lecture and discussion on music publishing with topics relevant to composers.
About this Event

The Game Music Ensemble at UCLA is proud to host another installment of its masterclass series. We welcome Andrew Campbell, CEO of Steam Music, for a lecture and discussion on music publishing with topics relevant to composers, recording artists, game developers, and other rights holders.

This masterclass offers composers and music creators a practical introduction to the world of international music publishing and synchronization. Participants will gain insights into how music publishing operates across global markets, the role of publishers and sub-publishers, and how international rights management and royalty collection work. The session also explores how music is placed in film, television, advertising outside the US and highlighting the opportunities and challenges of the global sync market. Through real-world examples and industry insights, participants will discover how international publishing and sync strategies can help build sustainable careers and maximize the worldwide potential of their music.

Andrew Campbell
Founder & CEO, Steam Music Group | International Music Publishing & Synchronization Executive
Andrew Campbell is an international music publishing executive, entrepreneur, and music industry professional with over 35 years of experience in the global music business.
He began his career at Sony Music in 1990 and subsequently held positions at several major and independent music companies, including SPV, Koch International, and V2 Music. Throughout his career, he has developed extensive expertise in music publishing, international rights management, synchronization licensing, artist development, and music marketing.
In 2013, Andrew founded Steam Music Group, an independent international music publishing and synchronization company with offices in Los Angeles, Berlin, and Stockholm. The company provides a comprehensive range of services, including music publishing, international sub-publishing, copyright administration, synchronization licensing, and creative music services. Through its global network of publishing partners and direct affiliations with performing rights organizations and collecting societies, Steam Music Group manages and represents music rights across North America, Europe, and numerous international territories.
Andrew is actively involved in international music industry education and professional development, regularly serving as a speaker, curator, moderator, and workshop leader at leading industry events, including the Reeperbahn Festival, IMPF, Most Wanted: Music, VUT Sync Days, and Composer Summit Prague. His workshops and conference sessions focus on international music publishing, copyright administration, synchronization licensing, and the evolving global music rights landscape.
Combining decades of hands-on industry experience with a truly international perspective, Andrew is passionate about bridging the gap between the creative and business sides of the music industry. He is particularly committed to sharing practical knowledge with the next generation of music professionals, helping artists, songwriters, composers, and emerging industry executives understand how music publishing works, how copyrights generate revenue, and how music is licensed for film, television, advertising, and other audiovisual media.