It is our privilege to shine a light on songs that are part of our collective memory and integral to our lives. Our legacy shall be preserving these memories: telling the stories of the songwriters and their life’s work for future generations.
Everyone on our team understands the power of music. That is why we are so passionate about what we do. Taking Mojo Music & Media from our very first deal through to the sale was a great learning experience. We are now harnessing those lessons to bring together a portfolio of diversified, well-established music copyrights containing charted-hits and era-defining, culturally important songs under the Dynamite Songs umbrella.
Controlling a relatively modest number of copyrights means our team has a deep and intimate knowledge of the entire catalogue. We promise to show our portfolio of songs all the love and attention they deserve. That gives us an edge when it comes to building a personal, creative relationship with our writers or their heirs. It also ensures we are well placed to collect every penny due and creatively promote our works.
We know our chosen target market (deals up to $5m), and will stick with it. We appreciate there are myriad reasons for selling. One size never fits all. We will tailor deals to accommodate a seller’s needs.
We all have a particular area of expertise and bring with us a different set of experiences. When we combine those collective talents and work together that’s when we’re dynamite.
Alan retired from a distinguished career leading Ernst & Young’s Media & Entertainment valuation team in 2017 to launch Mojo Music & Media. Along with his partners, he completed over 40 acquisitions, curating an impressive catalogue of music publishing rights, which was ultimately sold to Concord in the fall of 2023. When invited by the financial backers who helped build Mojo’s catalogue to repeat the success, Alan eagerly accepted. In 2024, alongside some of his former colleagues, he co-founded Dynamite Songs.
Alan’s goal is clear: to leverage the invaluable lessons learned from building the Mojo catalogue to create a remarkable collection of chart-topping hits and culturally significant songs under the Dynamite Songs banner.
Sophie brings extensive expertise from both finance and the music industry, having been part of Mojo Music & Media team, where she played a pivotal role in shaping the business before its successful catalogue sale alongside a 20 plus year career in finance.
Sophie’s vision is to maintain a focused, boutique approach to music publishing, prioritising quality and authenticity in building a unique and meaningful catalogue.
Peter is a veteran independent Music Publisher with almost 40 years’ experience in the industry. Alongside his previous position as MD at Carlin Music, one of the world’s largest indie publishers (prior to its sale to Round Hill Music in 2017) he is a long serving director of the UK Music Publishers Association and contributes to many prestigious society committees and working groups.
Peter is excited to have the opportunity to collaborate with Alan and the Mojo team in establishing Dynamite. He looks forward to using his expertise to help build and curate a catalogue that celebrates and showcases some of the finest songs and songwriters of all time.
Tom was a key member of the Mojo team, previously serving a s Director at Kobalt Capital, where he helped the publisher grow and managed two iconic song catalogues for its investment funds. Prior to that he led the UK Railways Pension Fund in its first investment in song copyrights.
Tom views music as one of humanity's greatest assets and is committed to maximising the value and cultural impact of Dynamite's songs while reviving forgotten works.
With a background in M&A and Investment Management, Naomi joined Dynamite to support the team’s financial analysis capabilities as well as to be closer to what she believes to be the greatest form of art: music.
Having music add value to her life every day, Naomi wants to return the favour to songwriters by making sure to maximise the value of their legacies.