What is ICMP/CIEM?

Mission Statement

ICMP/CIEM is the international umbrella trade association representing the interests of the music publishing community globally.

ICMP/CIEM’s mission is to:  

1- increase the level of

copyright protection internationally,

2- strengthen the position of the creative community, 

3- facilitate the negotiation of licensing terms for musical works, 

4- improve efficiency in works management,

5- create an industry forum for discussion and consolidation of global positions, and

6- represent industry positions at international, regional and local levels.

As part of its mission, ICMP/CIEM also speaks for the international community of composers and songwriters which music publishers represent. 

ICMP/CIEM’s constituent members are national, regional and international music publishers’ associations in the world. Through these associations, ICMP/CIEM represents independent national music publishers, local music publishers from within international groups, and international independent and major publishers, publishing all genres of music, serious and popular.  

ICMP/CIEM’s Board is elected by the active member associations and appoints internal and external committees to carry out international and regional actions to support copyright and to address industry issues.

Because of the way the committees are structured, ICMP/CIEM maintains direct relations with companies which are the most representative in each music publishing sector. By way of these working committees, involving a diversified and global representation, ICMP/CIEM consolidates the views of the publishing community globally.