Upsurge x Warner Chappell Music Masterclass: UK Royalties & Audit Services

Join us for an in-depth session on the complex world of music publishing royalties with Sophiella Chappell from Warner Chappell Music. This masterclass will cover key areas including film, TV, and publishing deals, as well as the global collection systems that power today’s music economy. It’s designed for producers, writers, and emerging artists who want to deepen their understanding and ensure they’re maximising revenue from their work.

This masterclass is ideal for aspiring artists, creatives involved in production, and industry professionals working across music, film, and TV. Understanding royalties and audit services is essential in the music industry, as it helps participants ensure they are fairly compensated, make informed decisions about deals, protect their rights, and maximise revenue across different platforms and markets.

Sophiella Chappell has been with Warner Chappell for just over a year, following eight years in various royalties roles across multiple music and film & television companies. She currently manages the UK Royalties team, which oversees publishing deals signed out of the UK, including those involving writers and artists, sub-publishers, and joint venture partners.

Warner Chappell Music Global Administration team is highly client-focused, fostering strong relationships, so much of Sophiella’s work is client-facing. In addition to day-to-day royalty distribution management, she also leads Audit Services, primarily for top earners and legacy clients.