Has become a member of IMPF and ICMP
TONO has joined IMPF, the international organization for independent music publishers, and ICMP, the global association for both major and independent music publishers. – Strengthens our role as a value creator and key partner for music publishers both in Norway and internationally, says Karl Vestli, CEO of TONO.
/ 23/05/2025 / Willy Martinsen– Music publishers constitute a valuable and very important member group in TONO, and we want even closer dialogue and cooperation with them in the future. Membership in IMPF and ICMP contributes positively to this, and strengthens our role as a value creator and central partner for music publishers both in Norway and internationally, says Karl Vestli, CEO of TONO.
TONO manages mechanical and performance rights in musical works on behalf of composers, songwriters, lyricists and music publishers. In 2025, TONO had more than 43,000 members, approximately 1 percent of whom were music publishers.
– The music publishers represent many of TONO's most active members, and are important supporters for them both creatively and commercially. The music publishers are also important partners for TONO through our shared interest in building a healthy creative economy. By expanding our international involvement, in the world's two most important international music publishing organizations, we are building on TONO's vision of creating value for creators and users of music, says CEO Karl Vestli.
The music publishers are represented on TONO's board and other governing committees. Deputy Chair of TONO's board, Mia Hallesby, believes that the involvement in the two music publishing organizations is an important step in strengthening TONO's position:
– That TONO now joins ICMP and IMPF is an important and right step to strengthen the voice of Norwegian music management internationally. As vice-chairman of TONO and chairman of the board of Musikkforlaggerne, I am pleased that we are now standing together with the industry's key players internationally, both the major and the independent, in the work for better framework conditions and increased visibility for authors and music publishers in an increasingly globalized music industry, says Hallesby.
TONO is the Norwegian collective management organization for songwriters, composers, lyricists and music publishers, and is owned and governed by them. TONO has 43,000 members and also represents millions of music creators from the rest of the world. TONO collects and simplifies music licensing, and has a vision to create value for everyone who creates and uses music. TONO's customers include broadcasters, music and film streaming services, concert organizers, hotels, cafes, restaurants, cinemas, etc.
ICMP (International Confederation of Music Publishers) is the global trade association for music publishers. ICMP works to strengthen the position of music publishers globally, and acts as a central meeting point between music creators and the global market. The organization represents national trade associations, individual companies and international music publishers worldwide. Its members include music publishers with roots dating back to the 1700th century, while the organization also represents some of the music industry's most modern and technology-driven companies, such as Sony, peermusic, Warner Music, BMG, Wise Music and Concord. The organization is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium. https://www.icmpmusic.com
IMPF (Independent Music Publishers International Forum) is a global trade association representing independent music publishers internationally. The organization works to advance the interests of independent music publishers, strengthen their voice globally, and create arenas for collaboration and information exchange. IMPF regularly organizes conferences, webinars, and meetings for its members worldwide. The organization is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium. https://www.impforum.org
Willy Martinsen, Communications Director at TONO, mobile 909 65254, willy.martinsen (a) tono.no